Yoon and Kim Sentenced for Provoking War

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol and his ex-defense minister Kim Yong Hyun just received 30-year prison sentences for treason and abuse of power — accused of orchestrating drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to provoke war and justify martial law at home. The court ruled these moves exposed military secrets and risked national security, while also aiming to eliminate political rivals. This comes after Yoon was already sentenced to life for his 2024 martial law attempt — a move sparked by North Korea’s trash balloon barrage. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty for Yoon’s rebellion, but the appeal is ongoing. Kim, a key ally, was also convicted for his role in planning the martial law. Yoon was impeached and arrested in 2025 — and the legal drama continues to shake South Korea’s political landscape and its tense relationship with the North. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31fe87fa936a4875