Insurrection
Seoul High Court holds first preliminary hearing in ex-President Yoon's insurrection appeals trial
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The Seoul High Court held the first preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. on Monday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's appeals trial over his failed 2024 martial law bid, following a lower court's life imprisonment sentence. The procedural session addressed appeals from Yoon and the special counsel team and focused on scheduling; defendants were not required to attend.
The Seoul Central District Court on February 19, 2026, sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection through his failed December 3, 2024, martial law declaration. This first ruling deemed the bid an attempt to paralyze the National Assembly, opting for life over the death penalty sought by prosecutors due to incomplete planning and limited force.
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The ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill on December 22 to establish a special tribunal for insurrection cases tied to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law imposition. The measure aims to address perceived delays and unfairness in ongoing trials but faces criticism for potential unconstitutionality and undermining judicial independence. The opposition has vowed to launch a filibuster to block it.