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Ousted South Korean President Sentenced

Updated 2026-06-12 05:40 UTC 1 source Negative

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison for allegedly ordering drone flights over North Korea. The case highlights tensions between the two nations.

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Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

2026-06-12 05:21 UTC