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Ex-South Korean president convicted of electoral fraud
A court in South Korea sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended, on charges of spreading false information during his 2022 election campaign. Additionally, a ruling was issued requiring his opposition party to pay 39.7 billion won (approximately $29 million) to the Election Commission, which could potentially invalidate his election victory. The verdict included allegations of lying about his relationship with a shaman, as well as about a lawyer and a tax official. The court emphasized that these actions damaged voters' ability to make informed decisions. The ruling reflects a legal escalation against Yoon, who is also facing lifelong prison sentences on charges of rebellion, amidst government efforts to curb the influence of misinformation in elections.
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