South Korea retains capital punishment but has not executed a criminal since 1997. Amnesty International views the country as “abolitionist in practice” regarding capital punishment.

By law in South Korea, the leader of a rebellion can face a life sentence or capital punishment. Yoon, a conservative, has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing, calling his declaration of martial ...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol contested his arrest on rebellion charges in one court and pleaded to preserve his ...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korea international Hwang Ui ... Seoul Central District Court accepted Hwang's remorse for his actions but said a strict punishment was called for. "Considering ...