A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to an additional 30 years in prison. The conviction stems from his orchestration of drone flights into North Korea in the autumn of 2024. Prosecutors argued Yoon intended to provoke a crisis, creating a pretext to declare martial law and seize greater control. The court found him guilty of attempting to exploit inter-Korean tensions for domestic political gain. Yoon is already serving a life sentence, issued earlier this year, for attempting to overthrow the South Korean government. This latest sentence will be added to his existing life imprisonment. The actions represent a significant escalation in legal repercussions for the former leader. The case highlights concerns about the potential for abuse of power and manipulation of national security for political purposes.