Amna Nawaz
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Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law
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February 19, 2026
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3:56Now PlayingIn South Korea, a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison after it found him guilty of leading an insurrection. While it’s a dark mark for the country, some argue it’s a bright spot for its young democracy. Nick Schifrin reports on how a few short, tumultuous hours challenged South Korea.
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