A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison after finding him guilty of illegally receiving opinion polling services worth 270 million won ($179,800) from a political broker.

The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Yoon violated political funding laws by accepting 14 rounds of free polling and later influencing the nomination of a former lawmaker to repay the broker.This conviction differs from earlier rulings involving his wife, which found no quid pro quo in connection with the polling services.Yoon, who denied the charges, is appealing the decision, which can be contested.

He faces multiple legal cases, including a life sentence for masterminding an insurrection linked to his 2024 martial law declaration and a seven-year prison term for obstructing arrest attempts.The ruling highlights ongoing political tensions in South Korea, where former leaders face scrutiny over financial misconduct allegations.