South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President in 2024 Coup Attempt
South Korean prosecutors have sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, accused of leading a coup attempt that resulted in a state of emergency and martial law declaration in late 2024. This comes as Yoon appeals his life sentence from the initial trial.
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