Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a South Korean court. The conviction stems from allegations that he authorized the deployment of military drones over North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang. Prosecutors argued the drone operation was orchestrated to manufacture a justification for a planned, but ultimately unsuccessful, declaration of martial law in December 2024. The court found Yoon guilty of related charges, concluding the drone flights were intended to create a false narrative of threat. This marks a significant legal setback for the former leader and raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the attempted martial law declaration. The sentencing follows a period of investigation and a high-profile trial focusing on the alleged abuse of power and manipulation of national security concerns. Further appeals are expected.