South Korean prosecutors have sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of organizing a rebellion in connection with the imposition of martial law in December 2024, according to Western media reports.
According to Reuters, the prosecution believes that Yoon’s actions were unconstitutional and undermined democratic institutions. The former president himself rejects the charges. A court ruling on the case is expected in February. Reuters notes that although South Korean law provides for the death penalty for rebellion, there is a de facto moratorium on executions in the country, and the last execution was carried out in 1997.
