Life Behind Bars

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol just got handed a life sentence over his attempted martial law power grab. It’s a stiff penalty, but prosecutors were actually gunning for the death penalty back in January.

The Ruling

Jee Kui-youn, the judge from Seoul Central District Court, delivered the ruling. It’s lighter than what prosecutors wanted, but it’s still a pretty harsh sentence. Yoon’s lawyers likely won’t be appealing this one anytime soon.

Don’t expect this to be the last we’ve heard of Yoon’s saga. It’s a wild story that won’t be dying down anytime soon. And honestly, it’s about time someone put the kibosh on his antics.