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“Former South Korean military officers sentenced to prison over 2024 martial law incident”

Five former South Korean officers sentenced to prison over 2024 martial law

Key points

  • Five former senior South Korean military officers were sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.
  • The verdict relates to the country’s short-lived martial law declaration in 2024.
  • Then-President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in December 2024.
  • He ordered special forces and helicopters to the National Assembly to sway votes.
  • He also sent armed soldiers to the election commission to search for fraud evidence.
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