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Ex-South Korean president sentenced to life in prison

Season 2026 Episode 40 | 3m 25s

In South Korea, a court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison after it found him guilty of leading an insurrection. While it’s a dark mark for the country, some argue it’s a bright spot for its young democracy. Nick Schifrin reports on how a few short, tumultuous hours challenged South Korea.

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