Prosecutors Demand Decade in Prison for Ex-President's "Martial Law" Plot

South Korean prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The demand comes at his first trial for allegedly attempting to declare martial law in 2024. An independent counsel argued in a Seoul court that Yoon must be jailed for obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The charges stem from his alleged bid to impose military rule near the end of his term. This trial is the initial proceeding in a wider legal case. Further hearings will examine the full scope of the alleged conspiracy. Yoon, who left office in 2024, has denied all accusations. The court will issue its verdict and sentence at a later date.