Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over Pyongyang drone flights

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South Korea’s court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and ex-defense minister Kim Yong Hyun to 30 years for drone flights over Pyongyang.

WHO: Seoul Central District Court

WHAT: Sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and former defense minister Kim Yong Hyun to 30 years in prison for drone flights over Pyongyang.

WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 1:21 AM ET

WHERE: Seoul, South Korea

WHY: The court found they aided an adversary and abused power by ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions and justify martial law.

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