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Special counsel again seeks death penalty for Yoon in appeal

On Thursday, Oct. 29, the special counsel team again demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during his appeal trial on insurrection charges tied to his 2024 martial law declaration. Yonhap, KBS World, and the Korea Times all report the request, with the team led by special counsel Cho E. The move follows Yoon's earlier conviction for leading an insurrection, which he is now appealing.

  1. Special counsel again seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law Korea Times · 2026-10-29
  2. Special Counsel Again Seeks Death Penalty for Yoon in Insurrection Appeals Trial KBS World · 2026-10-29
  3. (2nd LD) Special counsel again seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration Yonhap · 2026-10-29
  4. Special Counsel Again Demands Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon over Martial Law KBS World · 2026-10-29

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