A South Korean court has sentenced former President Jun Sok-jol to 30 years in prison. The conviction stems from his alleged ordering of a drone operation over North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang. Prosecutors argued the operation was intended to escalate tensions with North Korea. The aim was reportedly to manufacture a crisis and potentially justify the imposition of martial law in December 2024. The court found Jun guilty of abusing his power and attempting to undermine democratic processes. The case has drawn significant attention due to the sensitive political implications surrounding inter-Korean relations. Jun Sok-jol is expected to appeal the verdict.