“A South Korean appeals court hiked on Wednesday the sentence of former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol from five years to seven years, in a justice obstruction case.”

“In January, a lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison for abuse of power, having used presidential security agents to block his arrest, and for other charges.”

“In a separate trial, Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for the crime of leading an insurrection over abruptly imposing martial law in 2024.”

“On Wednesday, the appeals court upheld the initial convictions, but also overturned some of the acquittals.”

“The initial sentence handed to Yoon in January found him guilty of: Not following due process before declaring martial law, Fabricating official documentation related to the declaration, Destroying potential criminal evidence by wiping official phone data, Obstructing authorities from executing an arrest warrant”

“Yoon was handed a life sentence in February for the crime of leading an insurrection, a result of his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.”

“In December of 2024, Yoon made a shock late-night televised address, declaring the suspension of civilian rule.”

“Martial law lasted about six hours that night as lawmakers rushed to the assembly building and voted it down in an emergency session.”