Seoul High Court faces fallout as major cases test its rulings on elite figures and political power.
The Seoul High Court has convicted the former president on obstruction of justice and related charges tied to his December 2024 martial-law bid, after a sequence of trials and appeals that followed his impeachment and removal. Prosecution seeks longer terms and holds others, including the former first lady, to account.
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 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.
The Seoul High Court has issued a ruling in the divorce case between Chey Tae-won and Roh So-yeong, daughter of former President Roh Tae-woo. The award to Roh is lower than the 1.38 trillion won settlement previously ordered. Chey’s assets have surged amid the AI boom, raising questions about funding, asset division, and the future of SK Group’s holdings. Appeals are possible; neither party attended the ruling.