Death or life sentence? South Korea awaits prosecution’s recommendation for ex-president Yoon in insurrection trial

Supporters of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Seok-yeol carry placards with Yoon Seok-yeol’s photo toward the headquarters of the ruling Democratic Party during a rally to commemorate the first anniversary of Yun Seok-yeol’s declaration of martial law near the National Assembly in Seoul on December 3, 2025. Photo: AFP