South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk-yeol, could face the death penalty.
Many politicians shared a major shift in the national policy by declaring their support for reinstating the death penalty and taking a stricter stance on domestic unrest.
This marked a serious change in the country's approach to criminal justice and public order, touching off widespread debate amongst lawmakers and legal experts.
{img}Experts shared how they believe that the death penalty could serve as a necessary deterrent to major crimes.
This is even though South Korea has not carried out any kind of executions for decades. His statements reflected the growing concerns of the general public related to violent crime and the national security of the country.
{img}Furthermore, Yoon has pleaded for his innocence, adding he only did what was best for his country. He had warned that if major protests do arise or unrest erupts that threatens the country's safety, he would consider invoking martial law to restore stability, and that's what he did. He also mentioned that his decision was well within his presidential authority.