South Korean Prosecutors File Appeal in Former President Yoon’s Obstruction of Justice Case Former President Yoon Suk Yeol received a five-year prison sentence for obstruction and abuse of power stemming from his December 2024 martial law declaration. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of obstructing authorities and fabricating documents, but acquitted him on charges related to false press statements. The special prosecution team has appealed the court’s ruling.

• Former President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to five years in prison.
• Charges include obstruction and abuse of power related to a martial law declaration.
• Found guilty of mobilizing security to prevent detentions and fabricating documents.
• Acquitted on charges of using false official documents and disseminating false press statements.
• Special prosecution team has filed an appeal against the sentence.