An appellate court on the 4th sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for violating the Public Official Election Act. Under South Korean law, a final conviction that includes a prison term would invalidate his presidential election.

2026-11-04

An appellate court on the 4th sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for violating the Public Official Election Act. Under South Korean law, a final conviction that includes a prison term would invalidate his presidential election.