South Korea ex-president sentenced to life for martial law attempt

Former South Korean President Park Geunhye is seen leaving the Seoul Central District Court after being sentenced to life in prison for her attempt to impose martial law during a political crisis.

The court found that Park had conspired with her aides to deploy military forces to suppress protests against her administration, which faced widespread allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The events leading to her impeachment and subsequent removal from office in March 2017 were marked by significant public outcry and mass demonstrations, highlighting the need for … Read more