Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's Defiant Stand Against Rebellion Verdict

In a dramatic turn of events, former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been handed a life sentence for rebellion. Despite the verdict, Yoon remains defiant, insisting his December 2024 martial law declaration served the nation's interests, not personal gain.

Yoon faced the charges head-on, rejecting them as politically motivated in his first public statement since the Seoul Central District Court's harsh judgment. His staunch conservative supporters rallied outside the court, expressing frustration at the ruling, while opposition groups celebrated vindication in a divided capital.

The court found Yoon guilty of pursuing unchecked power, having orchestrated a rebellion to seize control of the legislature. While the courtroom drama unfolds, Yoon's legal team prepares to appeal the decision amid a turbulent political atmosphere that has yet to settle.