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Seoul court upholds ex-President Yoon’s election conviction

Seoul court upholds ex-President Yoon’s election conviction

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Seoul’s high court has upheld the election conviction of former President Yoon, confirming a lower‑court finding that he breached election laws by making false statements during his campaign, including lying about his ties to a shaman. The decision is described as a largely symbolic blow to the disgraced ex‑leader, who is already serving a life sentence for insurrection.

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    The ruling affirmed a lower court verdict that found Mr. Yoon guilty of violating election laws by making false statements during his campaign, including lying about his ties to a shaman

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    The ruling is a largely symbolic blow for the disgraced ex-leader, who has already been sentenced to life imprisonment for insurrection.

    — Deccan Chronicle

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The ruling affirmed a lower court verdict that found Mr. Yoon guilty of violating election laws by making false statements during his campaign, including lying about his ties to a shaman

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Seoul court upholds ex-President Yoon’s election conviction

The ruling affirmed a lower court verdict that found Mr. Yoon guilty of violating election laws by making false statements during his campaign, including lying about his ties to a shaman

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