Former South Korean Interior Minister Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison Over Martial Law Implementation Support
Summary
Former South Korean Interior Minister Lee Sang-min was sentenced to seven years in prison for supporting the implementation of martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol in 2024. The court found Lee played a significant role in aiding the martial law despite some charges being acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Key Points
- Former South Korean Interior Minister Lee Sang-min sentenced to seven years for aiding martial law implementation under President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Lee was accused of ordering utility cutoffs to media critical of government policies, which were never executed after the National Assembly lifted martial law.
- Lee denied issuing such orders and involvement with martial law plans, but the court found evidence to the contrary.
- Lee is the second cabinet member convicted, with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 23 years and appealing.
