https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-for-ex-president-yoon-over-martial-law-debacleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-for-ex-president-yoon-over-martial-law-debaclehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korean-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-for-ex-president-yoon-over-martial-law-debacle#u169527Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:38:24 +0000South Korean special prosecutors demanded the death penalty for ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol during an appeal trial. The legal action stems from rebellion and insurrection charges connected to his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The special counsel team pressed for the ultimate punishment ahead of the upcoming appeals court verdict. Yoon was removed from office following the martial law debacle, which triggered severe political turmoil in the country. Prosecutors previously sought the death penalty in the case as legal proceedings continue to unfold in Seoul.Why it m