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    South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life in prison for insurrection

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    SEOUL, ‌Feb 19 (Reuters) - ​A South ⁠Korean court on ​Thursday sentenced ‌former President Yoon Suk ⁠Yeol ⁠to life in prison for ‌leading an ⁠insurrection ‌during his ​botched attempt to ‌place the ​country ⁠under martial ‌law ⁠in December 2024.

    (Reporting by ​Jack ‌Kim, Joyce ⁠LeeEditing ​by Ed ​Davies)

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