South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

It's good to see a county punish a criminal leader for the crimes they committed.

Jail? Novel idea. We'll probably build ours a gaudy ballroom.

Article text: > SEOUL, April 29 (Reuters) - A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday increased the jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges ​linked to his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration to seven years following appeals ​by Yoon and the prosecution. > A lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in ⁠prison in January after clearing him of some of the charges, but the appeals court ​found Yoon guilty of more charges, including mobilising the presidential security service to prevent authorities ​from arresting him. > "In trying to stop authorities from executing an arrest warrant by use of force, Yoon committed acts that are unacceptable in a society of law and order," the Seoul High Court judge said. > The 65-year-old ​former prosecutor, who was impeached and removed from office last year, was also found ​guilty of charges that included fabricating official documents and failing to follow the legal process required for martial ‌law, ⁠which has to be discussed at a formal cabinet meeting. > The decision, the first by a special court division set up to handle cases linked to the martial law bid, was televised. > Prosecutors were seeking a 10-year prison term, accusing Yoon of betraying public trust, undermining the constitutional ​order and using state ​resources to privatise ⁠public power. > Yoon had appealed the lower court's decision, saying it ignored evidence that emerged during the trial and misinterpreted the facts. > On Wednesday, his ​lawyers said he would appeal to the Supreme Court, calling the ​appeals court's ruling "incomprehensible" ⁠and that the court erred in applying rigid legal principles to what could be considered political acts. > The case is among the eight trials Yoon faces since his removal last April. He ⁠has been ​in jail since July. > Among the other trials, Yoon was ​sentenced to life in prison in February for masterminding an insurrection tied to his imposing martial law in 2024. > Yoon ​has denied wrongdoing.

Judge is like, "Wanna try for round 3?"

America decides to elect theirs to a 3rd term.. Jk jk

So many teachable moments here. Will the U.S. learn?

I am jealous to see other countries holding their leaders accountable