South Korean prosecutors are seeking a 30-year prison sentence for ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is accused of trying to escalate tensions with North Korea by allegedly flying drones over Pyongyang in a bid to create justification for later imposing martial law.
Prosecutors made the request on April 24 at the closing of his trial in Seoul Central District Court, where Yoon is facing charges of benefiting an enemy and abuse of power.
The charges of benefiting an adversary can apply without direct collusion with an enemy if South Korea’s military interests are harmed or if an enemy is aided….
South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang
