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

FILE PHOTO: South Korea court to hold hearing on prosecutors request for ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant
FILE PHOTO: 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. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

South Korea's special prosecution team said on Thursday 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.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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