Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Insurrection Trial

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face his first criminal trial on insurrection charges for his attempt to impose martial law in December, which led to his impeachment and removal from office. The Seoul Central District Court will hear the case on Monday, just ten days after Yoon's dismissal by the Constitutional Court. His controversial decree, which lasted only six hours, aimed to suspend political activities and censor media before being voted down by opposition MPs. If convicted, Yoon could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. Following his removal, South Korea is preparing for a snap election scheduled for June 3 to elect his successor. Yoon becomes the fifth former president in South Korea to stand trial for criminal charges.