South Korean prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-President Yoon – report

South Korea’s special prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol over obstruction charges related to his failed martial law attempt. This marks the first jail term sought against Yoon amid multiple allegations.

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26 December 2025 at 02:58:52

South Korea prosecutors seek 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol over obstruction of arrest

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SEOUL – South Korea's special prosecutor has requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges that include obstructing arrest attempts following his failed effort to impose martial law, Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday.

Prosecutors allege that the ousted president attempted to block investigators seeking to arrest him in January by barricading himself inside the presidential compound.

This marks the first jail term sought by special prosecutors among the multiple charges Yoon currently faces.

-Reporting by Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Christian Schmollinger/Reuters

South Korea's special prosecutor seeks 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over obstruction of arrest and attempted martial law, marking the first jail term requested in his ongoing legal cases.