Ex-special forces commander sentenced to 12 years

By The BriefBrief

A former Army special forces commander was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in South Korea’s martial law period. The court imposed the prison term as punishment related to the martial law actions.

WHO: A former Army special forces commander

WHAT: Sentenced to a 12-year prison term for his role in martial law

WHEN: Aug 27, 2026

WHERE: South Korea

WHY: The sentence was imposed for his role in the martial law period.

Sources (1): Yonhap Korea

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