South Korean court sentences ex-presidentKorean court sentences ex-president Yoon to two years in prison

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison on Monday after finding him guilty of illegally receiving opinion polling services worth 270 million won for free from a political broker, local media said.

This ruling marks a significant legal setback for the former leader, underscoring ongoing judicial scrutiny of political funding practices in South Korea. The case highlights the resilience of the nation's legal system in addressing corruption allegations involving high-ranking officials.