Temporary military control of civil functions in emergencies
The Seoul Central District Court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk‑yeol to 30 years in prison for aiding the enemy and abuse of power over October 2024 drone flights into North Korea. Yoon has denied wrongdoing, remains in custody and is appealing after earlier convictions that include a life sentence for leading a failed martial law declaration.
The Seoul Central District Court has detailed Park Sung-jae’s pivotal role in Yoon’s 2024 martial-law push, linking officials' actions to detentions, travel bans and possible detentions. Yoon faces multiple trials, including rebellion and drone-operations charges, while other cabinet figures are receiving prison terms.
The Seoul Central District Court has found former president Yoon Suk Yeol violated political funding laws by receiving free polling services and exerting undue influence over party nominations. He remains in detention and is appealing multiple convictions linked to martial law in 2024 and an insurrection case. The ruling is part of a broader wave of trials surrounding Yoon.