Ousted South Korea’s Yoon appeals life term over martial law decree

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s jailed former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024, his lawyers said Tuesday. The conservative leader, who faces multiple trials over his power grab, expressed defiance following his conviction at the Seoul Central District Court last week. He called the decision illogical, said his actions were “solely for the sake of the nation and our people,” and accused the judge of being biased against him. READ: What’s next for South Korea after Yoon’s life sentence? In a text message, Yoon’s lawyers said they aimed […]... Keep on reading: Ousted South Korea’s Yoon appeals life term over martial law decree