Death penalty sought for SKorea ex-president Yoon

In closing arguments at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, a prosecutor said investigators ​confirmed the existence of ‌a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim ​Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed ‍to keep Yoon in power.

Yoon, 65, has denied the charges. He has argued ​it ​was within his powers ​as president to declare ​martial law and that the action was aimed at sounding the alarm over opposition parties' obstruction of government.

The Seoul Central District Court is expected to rule on the case in February.