South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon

Prosecutors in South Korea have demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The unprecedented request came at his trial on Tuesday. Yoon is charged over his declaration of martial law in December 2024. At that time, he abruptly ended civilian rule and sent military troops to the National Assembly to enforce his order. His actions triggered a major political crisis and widespread chaos across the country. The court will now decide his sentence.