Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol enters a courtroom to attend the hearing of his second trial on martial law-related charges in Seoul, South Korea, September 26, 2025. (Photo: VCG)

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was convicted of ringleading an insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday.

The Seoul Central District Court also convicted former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun of engaging in a key mission in the insurrection.