Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of several charges on Friday (Jan 16) over his failed martial law attempt.
It is the first in a series of verdicts for the disgraced ex-leader.
He was convicted of not following due process before declaring martial law, fabricating official documents related to the declaration and destroying potential criminal evidence, among other charges.
Yoon faces a more serious charge of masterminding an insurrection, with a ruling scheduled for February.
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