South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration in 2024.
The request came as Yoon's trial wrapped up… [+2212 chars]
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid - CNBC
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.
By:Lim Hui Jie
Source:CNBC
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