[breaking news] The court sentenced the Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison in the first trial.a stiff face

Published : 2026.02.19 ・ 16:10

Kim Mihwa

*This content was translated by AI.

A court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison.

On the 19th, the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Agreement Department 25 (Judge Ji Gwi-yeon) sentenced former President Yoon to life imprisonment in the first trial, saying, "Yoon Suk Yeol is guilty of rebellion and Kim Yong-hyun is guilty of critical missionary work." Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Earlier on the 13th of last month, Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-seok's team demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon on charges of leading a rebellion at the final trial.

*This content was translated by AI.

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