South Korea: Life sentence for Ex-President Yoon a significant step towards accountability

By Amnesty International

Responding to today’s guilty verdict and life sentence for former South Korean President Yoon for the imposition of martial law in December 2024, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director Sarah Brooks said: “Today’s verdict and sentence is an important step towards accountability which demonstrates that no one is above the law in South Korea, including a […] The post South Korea: Life sentence for Ex-President Yoon a significant step towards accountability appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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