不服无期判决，尹锡悦提起上诉

Core Viewpoint - The former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has appealed against the first-instance ruling that found him guilty of insurrection, which resulted in a life sentence due to actions deemed as an attempt to disrupt constitutional order and incite violence [1][3]. Group 1 - On December 3, 2024, Yoon issued an emergency martial law order under the pretext of eliminating "North Korean forces," which was followed by the National Assembly's resolution to lift the martial law the next day [3]. - The Seoul Central District Court ruled on February 19, 2026, that Yoon's actions met the criteria for insurrection, indicating an intent to paralyze the National Assembly through military intervention and violence [3]. - The court did not impose the death penalty as requested by the special prosecution team, citing that Yoon's actions did not appear to be meticulously planned and showed some restraint in the use of force [3]. Group 2 - Yoon's legal team has expressed that the ruling is "unacceptable," arguing that the court failed to eliminate political bias and that the logic behind the insurrection charge is difficult to comprehend [3]. - The independent investigation team responsible for the case has also decided to appeal, believing that the first-instance ruling had discrepancies in sentencing and legal application, aiming for a harsher penalty in the second trial [4]. - Ongoing controversies surrounding the first-instance ruling include the court's omission of the role of "citizen resistance" in preventing the escalation of martial law, which has sparked debate regarding the factors considered in sentencing [4].