The Seoul Central District Court has publicly released the full text of the first trial ruling that sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment for his role as a leader in a coup attempt. The ruling document consists of 1206 pages, including the cover, table of contents, and evidence list, and has been anonymized to protect personal information such as names and positions. This document is available on the court's official website in the section that publishes major rulings.

Yoon's conviction stems from the court's finding of guilt regarding his involvement as a leader in a coup attempt, resulting in the life sentence. Alongside Yoon, several other defendants connected to the incident received varying sentences, including former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun with 30 years and former National Intelligence Service Chief Noh Sang-won with 18 years. The court's decision reflects the serious nature of the charges concerning national security and governmental stability in South Korea.

Both Yoon and the special prosecutor's team have appealed the first trial ruling, moving the case to the appellate court at the Seoul High Court, which specializes in coup-related cases. The appellate process will shed further light on the implications of the ruling and may lead to significant political and legal repercussions, especially considering the high-profile nature of the case involving a former president.