A South Korean court has sentenced former President Jun Suk-jol to 30 years in prison in a separate case from his existing life sentence for rebellion. The conviction stems from allegations that he authorized the deployment of military drones over North Korea’s Pyongyang. Prosecutors argued the drone operation was intended to escalate tensions and potentially create a pretext for declaring martial law in December 2024. This new sentence will be served concurrently with his current life imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence to support claims of a deliberate attempt to manipulate the security situation. Jun Suk-jol maintains his innocence and denies the charges. This ruling further solidifies a period of legal challenges for the former leader following his removal from office.