Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a serious criminal trial in Seoul for declaring martial law in December, amidst accusations of insurrection. Following his removal from office on April 4, he is now contending with charges that carry hefty penalties, including life imprisonment. The martial law declaration, which was overturned after just six hours, led to allegations of Yoon paralyzing state functions for personal gain. His defense centers on the assertion that his actions were non-violent and not intended to disrupt government operations, a claim met with skepticism from prosecutors presenting various pieces of evidence.
Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law declaration, saying it was a peaceful alert to the nation's opposition intentions and not meant to paralyze the government.
The charge of insurrection against Yoon could lead to life imprisonment, reflecting the severity of the allegations concerning his martial law declaration.
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