South Korea’s ex-president gets 2 years’ jail over political funding
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
South Korea's former president faces mounting legal troubles with a two-year prison sentence for illegal political campaign financing. At 65, the ex-leader navigates a complex legal landscape involving eight concurrent cases, including an ongoing appeal against a life sentence imposed in February. This conviction adds to his political downfall, reflecting deep governance issues and accountability challenges within South Korea's highest office.
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South Korea’s ex-president gets 2 years’ jail over political funding
Yoon, 65, is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence handed down in February.
