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Martial law documentary 'The Seoul Guardians' to open Dec. 3

A film tracing the six hours following Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law declaration opens in theaters on Dec. 3, on the event's two-year anniversary.

2026.10.26

Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae enters the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on June 22.

Appeals court slices sentence for former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae down to nine years

An appellate court sharply reduced the former justice minister’s 25-year prison term for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed 2024 martial law bid.

2026.10.21

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Special counsel seeks 30-year term for ex-president over North drone incursion

Special counsel seeks a 30-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged drone incursions meant to provoke North Korea and justify martial law.

2026.10.16

'무상 여론조사' 윤석열-명태균 2심 무죄 (서울=연합뉴스) 정치 브로커 명태균씨로부터 여론조사를 무상으로 받은 혐의로 기소된 윤석열 전 대통령이 7일 서울 서초구 서울고등법원(서울고법)에서 열린 2심 선고 공판에 출석하고 있다. 서울고법 형사7부(구회근 부장판사)는 이날 정치자금법 위반 혐의로 재판에 넘겨진 윤 전 대통령과 명씨에게 모두 무죄를 선고했다. 2026.10.7 [서울고법 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지] photo@yna.co.kr/2026-10-07 15:54:18/

Yoon acquitted as appeals court rules free polls were not political funds

The Seoul High Court overturned former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s prison sentence, finding free opinion polls were political assistance rather than illegal financial contributions.

2026.10.7

Court upholds former KTV head's suspended prison term over martial law censorship

The appellate court agreed with the lower court's finding that Lee Eun-woo's order to delete broadcast content violated broadcasting principles of fairness and balance and infringed on the public's right to know.

2026.9.30

Former first lady appeals bribery sentence, sending case to Supreme Court

Kim Keon Hee appealed an appellate ruling sentencing her to five years in prison on bribery-related charges.

2026.9.23

Five former commanders receive lengthy prison terms over Yoon’s failed martial law bid

A Seoul court found the former military leaders guilty of deploying troops and organizing arrest teams after Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 declaration.

2026.9.21

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, is seen during a legal proceeding held at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on July 27.

Yoon cleared again in perjury appeal tied to Han insurrection trial

A Seoul appeals court upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s acquittal over testimony in Han Duck-soo’s insurrection trial.

2026.9.16

(서울=뉴스1) 국회사진취재단 = 문상호 정보사령관이 30일 서울 여의도 국회에서 열린 정보위원회의 국방정보본부 국정감사에 출석해 있다. 2024.10.30/뉴스1

Ex-Defense Intelligence Command chief acquitted of leaking secrets in run-up to martial law

The court found insufficient evidence that Moon Sang-ho provided enough information to his predecessor beyond what was already known.

2026.9.11

North Korea-U.S. dialogue signs detected, summit possible anytime: NIS

South Korea's intelligence agency says a North Korea-U.S. summit could occur at any time, though no specific contact has been confirmed.

2026.9.1