The Price of Constitutional Subversion - Former South Korean President Found Guilty of Insurrection
Lee, Josephina
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Verfassungsblog
2026-02-25
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On February 19, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection. The events leading to his conviction began with his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, which banned all political activity. The Court’s reasoning shows that Yoon’s actions struck at the heart of democracy. At the same time, his supporters’ persistent refusal to accept the verdict highlights a deeper problem: the fragility of democratic legitimacy in a polarized society.
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Lee, Josephina
Insurrection
Martial Law
South Korean Constitutional Court
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