What to know as South Korea ex-president Yoon faces insurrection verdictSEOUL, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol could be banished to death row on February 19 when he fronts court over his disastrous bid to impose martial law. - Insurrection -Yoon triggered the crisis in December 2024 when he announced the suspension of civilian government on live TV, sending troops to parliament to enforce his declaration of martial law. Prosecutors have sought the death penalty on the insurrection charges, accusing Yoon of suspending democracy to satisfy his "lust for power". Even if acquitted for insurrection, Yoon would remain in prison under a five-year sentence imposed last month for obstructing justice and other crimes linked to the martial law crisis. - Ex-first lady -Yoon's wife Kim Keon Hee was in January jailed for bribery in a separate case unrelated to the martial law takeover.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 16, 2026 02:59 UTC