South Korea’s Impeached Former President Convicted in First Trial, Faces Multiple Charges
January 16, 2026
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol convicted for abuse of power, obstruction.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol convicted for abuse of power, obstruction.
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