South Korean President Faces Lengthy Jail Term for ‘Insurrection’ Following New Indictment

‘Korea’s likely next government, probably run by the opposition, may well follow policies that will find Seoul at odds with Washington.’ one analyst tells the Sun.

Jung Yeon-Je/Pool via AP, file
President Yoon of South Korea salutes during a repatriation ceremony to receive the remains of South Korean soldiers killed in the Korean War, on July 26, 2023. Jung Yeon-Je/Pool via AP, file

SEOUL — President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea faces an extended stay in prison with his sudden indictment Sunday on the charge of “insurrection” for declaring martial law last month and deploying troops to keep the national assembly from voting down his decree.

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