South Korea/ Death penalty sought for former president Yoon Suk Yeol

Prosecutors in South Korea have sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on trial on charges of attempting to seize power by force.

According to arguments presented Tuesday at the Seoul Central District Court, the prosecution described Yoon, 65, as the "leader of an uprising."

Prosecutors claim that investigations have uncovered evidence that he had planned a scheme to take control of state functions as early as 2023.

Yoon has denied the allegations, insisting that declaring a state of emergency in December 2024 was within his presidential powers.

The former head of state argues that the decision was made to avoid an institutional deadlock and an alleged conspiracy by pro-North Korean political forces.

The declaration of the military emergency law was the first intervention of its kind in South Korea since 1980 and caused immediate protests.

Hundreds of armed soldiers were temporarily stationed near key state institutions, including the National Assembly, raising concerns about an attempt to limit the authority of parliament.

Within hours, the National Assembly voted unanimously to overturn the order, and the president was forced to reverse the decision after nearly six hours.

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