Archive · 26 Sep 2025
South Korea's Ousted President Faces New Obstruction Trial
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in court facing new charges.
He's accused of trying to stop investigators from arresting him after he was kicked out of office.
This new trial is about whether he tried to get in the way of the investigation.
He has denied any wrongdoing and says the investigations against him are politically motivated.
He was previously removed from office and is also being investigated for other alleged offenses.
If found guilty, he faces a prison sentence of more than three years, and already faces the death penalty on previous charges.
Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court for a new trial on obstruction charges.
The charges relate to attempts to block investigators.
He was removed from office in April.
He is also being investigated by another special prosecutor for corruption.
If convicted, he faces a prison term of more than three years.
- Who
- Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
- What
- Appeared in court for a new trial on obstruction charges.
- When
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Facing obstruction charges stemming from attempts to block investigators.
- Defendant
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol
- Charges
- Obstruction
- Related to
- Failed martial law bid
- Investigation Led By
- Special prosecutor
- Outcome if convicted
- More than three years in prison
- Age
- 64