Former President Yoon Suk Yeol sits in the defendant's seat at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, during a first-instance sentencing hearing on Jan. 16 on charges including obstruction of special official duties, aiding a criminal's escape, and abuse of authority. [Seoul Central District Court]
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol sits in the defendant's seat at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, during a first-instance sentencing hearing on Jan. 16 on charges including obstruction of special official duties, aiding a criminal's escape, and abuse of authority. [Seoul Central District Court]

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted in a first-instance ruling on charges related to allegations that he helped former Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup flee to Australia.


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