A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. He was found guilty of ordering drone flights over Pyongyang, North Korea. Prosecutors argued these flights were intended to manufacture a crisis and justify declaring a state of emergency in late 2024. The court determined Yoon sought to exploit inter-Korean tensions for political gain. News agency Yonhap reports the conviction centers on the deliberate attempt to escalate conflict. The verdict marks a significant development in South Korean politics and raises questions about national security protocols. Further legal proceedings and potential appeals are anticipated.