Four individuals involved in a courthouse riot linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol received suspended prison sentences for assaulting media reporters. The court found them guilty of special assault for their actions during a protest.
South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed guilty verdicts for 18 people for participating in a courthouse riot in January 2025. The riot at Seoul Western District Court erupted after a court decision to extend former President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention over his short-lived martial law imposition. Defendants received prison sentences ranging from 3 to 4 years, with one also fined 2 million won for trespassing. The incident involved Yoon's supporters breaking into the court compound, smashing windows and damaging property.
South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed guilty verdicts for 18 people for their participation in a courthouse riot in January 2025. The riot at Seoul Western District Court erupted after a decision to extend former President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention over his failed martial law declaration. Yoon's supporters broke into the courthouse, smashing windows and damaging facilities.
