South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for defying detention, fabricating a martial law decree, and bypassing Cabinet procedures. He faces multiple trials, including a rebellion case where a death or life sentence is possible
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his second martial law-related trial for the third straight session. The Seoul court proceeded without him as witnesses testified about his alleged abuse of power and obstruction of detention during the failed martial law attempt.
A South Korean court has re-arrested former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief martial law decree in December. The court cited risks of evidence destruction, as a special prosecutor pursues multiple charges including rebellion and abuse of power.
Lee, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea's leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, formally began his term, a day after winning a snap election
Yoon waved his hand and deeply bowed to his supporters after he came out of a detention centre in Seoul, a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for his rebellion charge without being physically detained
The impeached President has been in custody since his arrest on Wednesday at his residence on charges of masterminding an insurrection and abuse of power, making him the first sitting South Korean president to be apprehended
According to the media report, the council said on Wednesday in its order statement that the martial law was imposed to ensure security, uphold the rule of law, and maintain peace and stability in the region, Xinhua news agency reported.
Kiev: Amid the ongoing war, the Ukrainian Parliament has approved a bill submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky to extend the martial law in the country for another 90 days starting from May 25. Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced on Sunday that Parliament has also approved the law on the prolongation of general mobilisation in the country […]
Since the takeover six weeks ago, Myanmar has been under a nationwide state of emergency, with its civilian leaders ousted and detained and military leaders in charge of all government.
