South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 year prison term over North Korea drone operation

Businessday | 13-06-2026 02:34am |

Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a court ruling regarding his involvement in a North Korea drone operation. The court found him guilty of charges related to the unauthorized use of military assets and compromising national security. This sentence marks a significant legal consequence for Yoon, who served as president from 2022 until his impeachment in 2023. The ruling has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between South Korea and North Korea, particularly concerning military operations and national defense policies.

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