(2nd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon in obstruction of justice appeals trial | Yonhap News Agency

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OK (ATTN: UPDATES with special counsel team's remarks; RESTORES previous material) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday demanded a 10-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during the appeals trial of his obstruction of justice case stemming from his 2024 imposition of martial law. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol (Pool photo) (Yonhap) He was also found guilty of creating and then discarding a false proclamation after the martial law decree was lifted but acquitted of charges that he ordered the distribution of false press statements. "The nature of the crime is bad as he abused his position as president to destroy the constitutional order and privatized state power," a special counsel team member said, referring to Yoon's alleged orders to the Presidential Security Service to block his detention. "Since the first ruling, he has had an opportunity to apologize to the people, but he continues to claim his innocence by consistently making excuses." Later in the session, the bench will hear the final arguments of Yoon's lawyers and his own final statement. Yoon has been jailed since July pending the trials. hague@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #ex-president #trial Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev (2nd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon in obstruction of justice appeals trial Next (2nd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon in obstruction of justice appeals trial

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(ATTN: UPDATES with special counsel team's remarks; RESTORES previous material)
By Lee Haye-ah
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday demanded a 10-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during the appeals trial of his obstruction of justice case stemming from his 2024 imposition of martial law.
Special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team sought the sentence at the final hearing at the Seoul High Court, double the five-year term handed down by a lower court in January.
Yoon was convicted by the lower court of obstructing investigators from detaining him last year and calling only select Cabinet members to a meeting to review his martial law plan.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
He was also found guilty of creating and then discarding a false proclamation after the martial law decree was lifted but acquitted of charges that he ordered the distribution of false press statements.
"The nature of the crime is bad as he abused his position as president to destroy the constitutional order and privatized state power," a special counsel team member said, referring to Yoon's alleged orders to the Presidential Security Service to block his detention.
"Since the first ruling, he has had an opportunity to apologize to the people, but he continues to claim his innocence by consistently making excuses."
Later in the session, the bench will hear the final arguments of Yoon's lawyers and his own final statement.
The court is expected to deliver its ruling before the end of June, given that sentencing hearings are typically held within two months of closing arguments.
Yoon has been standing a total of eight trials in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024, his wife's alleged corruption and the 2023 death of a Marine.
In the main case, a court sentenced him in February to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection through his declaration of martial law.
Yoon has been jailed since July pending the trials.
hague@yna.co.kr
(END)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Yoon has been jailed since July pending the trials. hague@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #ex-president #trial Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Implications
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol (Pool photo) (Yonhap) He was also found guilty of creating and then discarding a false proclamation after the martial law decree was lifted but acquitted of charges that he ordered the distribution of false press statements. "The nature of the crime is bad as he abused his position as president to destroy the constitutional order and privatized state power," a special counsel team member said, referring to Yoon's alleged orders to the Presidential Security Service to block his detention. "Since the first ruling, he has had an opportunity to apologize to the people, but he continues to claim his innocence by consistently making excuses." Later in the session, the bench will hear the final arguments of Yoon's lawyers and his own final statement.
- Yoon has been jailed since July pending the trials. hague@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #ex-president #trial Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.
- Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N.
- Korea Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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This article covers yoon, special, counsel topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 614.