A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The conviction stems from allegations that he authorized the deployment of military drones into North Korean airspace. The court found that this action was deliberately orchestrated to create a justification for a controversial martial law declaration made in 2024. Prosecutors argued the drone operation was a pre-planned attempt to manufacture a crisis. The martial law declaration faced widespread criticism and accusations of abuse of power. This sentencing marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Yoon’s presidency and actions while in office. Further appeals are expected from the former president’s legal team.