Cheong Wa Dae expects verdict on death penalty sought for ex-President Yoon in accordance with law

▲ Former President Yoon Suk Yeol (4th from R) attends the final hearing of his insurrection trial at the Seoul Central District Court in the capital on Jan. 13, 2026, in this photo provided by the court. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Cheong Wa Dae-Yoon trial

Cheong Wa Dae expects verdict on death penalty sought for ex-President Yoon in accordance with law

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday that it expects a court to deliver a verdict for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in accordance with the law and in a manner that meets public expectations, after the special counsel demanded the death penalty over his failed martial law imposition.

"Cheong Wa Dae would expect the judiciary to deliver a verdict on the special counsel's sentencing request in accordance with the law and principles, and in a manner that meets public expectations," it said in a message to media shortly after the sentencing demand was made.

A special counsel team demanded the death penalty for the ousted president in the final hearing of the trial on Tuesday, just over a year after the then leader declared martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, with the stated aim of eradicating anti-state forces.

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