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This month’s verdict marks the first judgment in one of four legal trials stemming from President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial 2024 martial law decree. While the Constitutional Court’s separate impeachment ruling ultimately removed Yoon from office, these criminal proceedings are addressing the specific allegations of insurrection and abuse of power related to the decree. The initial verdict sets a significant precedent for the remaining cases, as prosecutors seek to hold the former president and his allies accountable for the brief but turbulent political crisis triggered by the surprise announcement.
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