South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law bid

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South Korea's special prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for former president Yoon over his bid to impose martial law, which would be the country's first execution in nearly 30 years if carried out.

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If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.

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Original article published by CNBC on January 14, 2026.
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