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Appeals court increases Yoon Suk Yeol jail term to 7 years
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: A South Korean appeals court increased former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s jail term to seven years in an obstruction case tied to his 2024 martial law declaration.
WHO: A South Korean appeals court
WHAT: Increased jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Seoul
WHY: The court increased the term following appeals by Yoon and the prosecution.
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