Ousted South Korean president pursuing criminal cases over alleged attempts to impose martial law in 2024; continues to be a focal point in corruption and justice proceedings.
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.
North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC is set to face Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal in Suwon on May 20, the first inter-Korean women’s club match in the South since 2018. A North Korean delegation will travel with 27 players and 12 staff, while South Korea restricts flags and national anthems under security rules.
Voters have faced ballot-paper shortages at polling stations, sparking protests and calls for accountability. The National Election Commission has apologised and ordered investigations, while parties contest results in key urban centers, including Seoul and Busan. Local elections test President Lee Jae Myung's administration and the opposition's regrouping prospects.
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.