July 22, 2026
The Supreme Court upholds his seven-year sentence for obstructing the law, raised from five in April
The latest verdict is adding to multiple legal setbacks faced by the former president
The ruling party frames the vote as a test of how the country deals with past political unrest
Yoon's martial law attempt lasted only six hours, but triggered a political crisis
Death penalty is being sought for Yoon over related martial law charges
He is found guilty of obstruction, fabricating official documents and failing to comply with legal martial law process
Prosecutors say an alleged plot to stay in power has been uncovered
The requested 10-year sentence was the first jail term sought by special prosecutors over the multiple charges Yoon faces
