1 day ago · Yoon, who is accused of masterminding an insurrection, could ‍face the death penalty or life in prison under South Korean law if found guilty. South Korea has not executed a death-row inmate ...

Dec 19, 2025 · Who replaced Yoon Suk-Yeol as president of South Korea? After Yoon’s impeachment was upheld, a snap election took place on June 3, 2025. It was won by opposition leader Lee Jae …

On 29 June 2021, Yoon announced his candidacy in the 2022 presidential election. He joined the People Power Party (PPP) in July and won its nomination in November.

1 day ago · A Seoul court began a final hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched declaration of martial law in 2024, with prosecutors set to seek either the death penalty or a life …

1 day ago · South Korea's Yoon Faces Potential Death Penalty Over Martial Law Crisis Yoon, who is accused of masterminding an insurrection, could face the death penalty or life in prison under South …

Jan 15, 2025 · Here’s what to know. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been impeached, became South Korea’s first sitting leader to be detained after weeks of openly defying authorities.

Jan 15, 2025 · Who is Yoon Suk-yeol? Yoon is a storied former prosecutor who led the conservative People Power Party (PPP) to election victory in 2022 despite a lack of political experience.

Jul 10, 2025 · Yoon’s self-inflicted downfall extended a decadeslong run of South Korean presidencies ending badly. But the outspoken conservative, who was removed from office in April, is the first …

Apr 4, 2025 · Who is Yoon, and what was he thinking? Yoon, a political newcomer, took office in 2022 with the conservative People Power Party, winning the presidential election by a margin of less than …

Apr 15, 2025 · Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the first time at his criminal trial Monday on high …