South Korean Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon

• A South Korean special prosecutor demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
• The demand comes ahead of an appeals court verdict on rebellion charges.
• Yoon was charged over his imposition of martial law in December 2024.
• The Seoul High Court has yet to set a date for the verdict on Yoon's appeal.
• Yoon was previously sentenced to life in February by the Seoul Central District Court.