Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty over offences linked to his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The court ruled that Yoon obstructed authorities from executing an arrest warrant, fabricated official documents and failed to follow legal procedures required to impose martial law. The judgement marks the first conviction arising from multiple charges against the ex-leader. Supporters protested outside the court, while analysts say the ruling could affect his ongoing trial on more serious allegations. Yoon was earlier impeached and removed from office following nationwide protests.