A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to 30 years in prison for authorizing the deployment of military drones over North Korea in October 2024. The court found that Yoon intentionally provoked North Korean leadership with the drone flights. Prosecutors argued the action was a calculated attempt to manufacture a crisis and justify declaring a state of emergency within South Korea. The aim was to seize an opportunity to consolidate power, according to the court’s findings. News agencies Yonhap and Reuters reported on the verdict delivered Friday. The case highlights tensions between the two Koreas and raises questions about political maneuvering within South Korea. The sentencing follows a thorough investigation into the unauthorized drone operation.