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Yoon Suk Yeol acquitted of perjury

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 28, 2026

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Market Impact

The acquittal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on perjury charges is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on financial markets, as he remains imprisoned for other serious offenses. However, it may slightly reduce political uncertainty in South Korea by resolving one of the many legal cases against him.

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Event Summary

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted by the South Korea — Seoul Central District Court of perjury charges. The charges stemmed from his testimony during the insurrection trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, where Yoon Suk Yeol was accused of falsely testifying about his plans to convene a Cabinet meeting before declaring martial law on December 3, 2024. Special counsel Cho Eun-suk had sought a two-year prison term for Yoon Suk Yeol. The court ruled that it was difficult to determine that Yoon Suk Yeol's testimony was contrary to his recollection, noting a high likelihood he had planned the meeting regardless of Han Duck-soo's suggestion. This acquittal is one development in a series of legal battles for Yoon Suk Yeol, who was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection and impeached by the National Assembly and South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea.

Entities Involved
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Yoon Suk Yeol
Yoon Suk Yeol, former President of South Korea, was acquitted of perjury charges, which is a positive development for him personally, though he remains imprisoned for other charges.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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South Korea — Seoul Central District Court
The South Korea — Seoul Central District Court issued the acquittal, playing a central role in the legal proceedings.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Han Duck-soo
Han Duck-soo, former Prime Minister, was the subject of an insurrection trial where Yoon Suk Yeol's testimony led to the perjury charges. This acquittal indirectly supports the procedural aspects of the martial law declaration.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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South Korea
The event takes place within South Korea's legal system and involves its former leaders, reflecting on the nation's political stability and rule of law.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Cho Eun-suk
Cho Eun-suk, the special counsel, led the prosecution against Yoon Suk Yeol for perjury and had sought a two-year prison term.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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South Korea — National Assembly (South Korea)
The National Assembly overturned the martial law declaration, which is the broader context for the perjury trial.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea
The Constitutional Court upheld the motion to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, which is part of the larger legal saga surrounding the former president.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Choi Sang-mok
Choi Sang-mok, then Deputy Prime Minister, was mentioned as one of the Cabinet members called in to meet the quorum for a Cabinet meeting.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Yoon Suk Yeol defendant ↔ South Korea — Seoul Central District Court Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is a defendant in the Seoul Central District Court, where he was convicted o
Yoon Suk Yeol related ↔ Han Duck-soo
Yoon Suk Yeol related ↔ South Korea
Yoon Suk Yeol related ↔ South Korea — National Assembly (South Korea)
Yoon Suk Yeol defendant ↔ South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol was the defendant in an impeachment trial before the Constitutional Court of Korea, which deliberated on h
Yoon Suk Yeol president ↔ Choi Sang-mok President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed Choi Sang-mok to lead the nation's economic and financial strategy. Yoon relies on Cho
South Korea — Seoul Central District Court related ↔ South Korea
South Korea — Seoul Central District Court related ↔ South Korea — National Assembly (South Korea)
Han Duck-soo related ↔ South Korea
South Korea related ↔ South Korea — National Assembly (South Korea)
South Korea related ↔ South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea
South Korea related ↔ Choi Sang-mok
South Korea — National Assembly (South Korea) related ↔ South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea
South Korea — Constitutional Court of Korea related ↔ Choi Sang-mok
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