Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea ex-president jailed over failed martial law bid

A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing justice and abusing power over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

Key things about South Korea's snap presidential poll

Yoon Suk Yeol was originally expected to remain in office until 2027, but his presidency came to an abrupt and controversial end.

South Korea's ex-president Yoon leaves party ahead of snap election

The People Power Party (PPP) faced growing calls to remove Yoon from its ranks ahead of the June 3 vote.

South Korean court removes impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol