Former South Korean President Jun Suk Jeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The conviction stems from his alleged orchestration of a drone operation targeting North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang. The court found that Jeol initiated the operation with the intent to provoke North Korea. Prosecutors argued the actions were part of a plan to manufacture a crisis and justify the imposition of martial law in 2024. The sentencing follows a lengthy investigation and trial focused on the alleged abuse of power and national security concerns. This marks a significant legal outcome for the former leader, who previously held office from 2022 to 2027. The verdict underscores the sensitivity of inter-Korean relations and the potential consequences of actions perceived as escalatory.