Former Prime Minister Han Duck Soo's Sentence Reduced by Eight Years
Summary
South Korea's appellate court cuts former Prime Minister Han Duck Soo's prison sentence from 23 to 15 years over involvement in a short-lived martial law declaration amid political turmoil.
Key Points
- Former Prime Minister Han Duck Soo's jail sentence was reduced from 23 to 15 years by a South Korean appellate court.
- Han was convicted for charges related to rebellion, false testimony, and forging government documents tied to martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Martial law was imposed in December 2024 but lasted only about six hours due to opposition lawmakers overturning it.
- The court noted Han's over 50 years of public service but found insufficient evidence he was directly involved in planning or operating the rebellion.
