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South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case

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Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law debacle (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    A South Korean special prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol

  2. Al Jazeera

    South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.

  3. Breitbart News

    South Korean Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Conservative Ex-President (opens Breitbart News)

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    South Korean Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-suk on Thursday demanded the death penalty for former president Yeon Suk-yeol, who touched off a national crisis by declaring martial law in December 2024.

  4. Latin Times

    Why South Korea's Prosecutor Is Pushing for Yoon's Execution, and Why It Still Won't Happen (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    South Korean prosecutors have renewed their call for the death penalty against former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is appealing a life sentence for leading an insurrection.

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