South Korea prosecutors request 10-year term for ex-president


Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has faced multiple trials for actions linked to his martial law declaration. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

SEOUL (AFP): South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a 10-year prison sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, for offences linked to his attempt to impose martial law last year.

Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule in South Korea for the first time in more than four decades on December 3, 2024, prompting massive protests and a showdown in parliament.

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