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South Korean court due to deliver verdict in insurrection trial

Prosecutors have sought the death penalty for impeached ex-president Yoon Seuk Yeol.

A court in South Korea is expected to rule on insurrection charges against the former president, Yoon Suk-yeol, over his botched attempt to impose military rule. The right-wing politician's declaration in 2024 triggered street protests and was nullified within hours. Mr Yoon was later impeached, removed from office and charged with a series of crimes.

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(Photo: A supporter holding up posters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, naps while waiting for his arrival for his sentencing trial in his insurrection case. Credit: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)

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