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South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Jail Term for Ex-President Yoon

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South Korean prosecutors sought a 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of ordering a drone operation over Pyongyang to create a pretext for his declaration of martial law. The trial is one of eight Yoon is currently involved in after he was ousted last year.

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South Korea prosecutors seek 30 - year jail term for ex - President Yoon in drone case , Yonhap says

Media Coverage · April 24, 2026

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  • 30-year jail term
  • drone operation
  • martial law
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South Korea prosecutors seek 30 - year jail term for ex - President Yoon in drone case , Yonhap says

Media Coverage · Apr 24, 2026

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Media Coverage April 24, 2026

South Korea prosecutors seek 30 - year jail term for ex - President Yoon in drone case , Yonhap says

An affidavit was filed.

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