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Special counsel again seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration

First reported 2026-10-29 04:14 UTC · Updated 2026-10-29 07:51 UTC · 2 independent sources

A special prosecutor in South Korea is seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges stemming from his imposition of martial law in December 2024. The verdict from the Seoul High Court is pending.

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  1. 2026-10-29 04:14 UTCKorea Herald · koreaherald.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-29 07:51 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗

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