South Korea's Yoon faces life sentence for rebellion

Life Sentence for South Korea's Ousted President

Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison following his involvement in a coup attempt and rebellion charges. Despite the verdict, Yoon claims his actions were aimed at safeguarding the nation's interests and its people.

The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon's refusal to attend court proceedings without valid reasons and the significant social impact of his decisions justified the life sentence. His legal team has already begun preparing an appeal, contesting the court's claimed bias.