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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Tong-Hyung

Former South Korean President Yoon faces verdict on rebellion charges

South Korea Martial Law - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at a Seoul court on Thursday to face a verdict on charges of rebellion for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

It's the most serious charge the ousted leader faces after setting off the country's most serious political crisis in decades by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024.

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