SEOUL — South Korea's special prosecution team said on Thursday (Jan 22) it has filed an appeal after a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.The Seoul Central District Court last week sentenced the ex-president to five years in prison in the case. Yoon could have faced up to 10 years in jail over the obstruction charges.[[nid:728554]]&nbsp;

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025.

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SEOUL — South Korea's special prosecution team said on Thursday (Jan 22) it has filed an appeal after a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.The Seoul Central District Court last week sentenced the ex-president to five years in prison in the case. Yoon could...

South Korea prosecutor appeals court ruling on ex-President Yoon's obstruction charges