Seoul: A South Korean court is poised to deliver its verdict today on former President Yoon Seok-yeol, who faces charges of treason and declaring martial law.

According to Thai News Agency, the central court in Seoul is examining claims that Yoon orchestrated a coup attempt in December 2024, aiming to declare martial law, a charge that could lead to a maximum penalty of death. Prosecutors have been firm in their stance, filing for a death sentence in January, arguing that Yoon's actions severely disrupted the functioning of parliament and the Election Commission, undermining the constitutional order.

In addition to the treason charges, the court is set to rule on allegations of abuse of power. These include orders for troops to storm the parliament building to arrest opposition politicians and the deployment of military and police officers to control access to key political sites. Despite these accusations, the 65-year-old former president, who previously served as a prosecutor, has denied all charges, asserting his presidential authority to declare martial law as a deterrent against opposition obstruction.

Yoon remains detained in Seoul prison and is expected to continue his incarceration regardless of the court's decision, as he faces eight additional pending cases. Among these is a prior sentence of five years for obstructing officers during an arrest post-martial law declaration. This case is under appeal, and legal proceedings of this nature may extend up to two years before reaching the Supreme Court.