Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
Summary
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the 2024 martial law declaration, marking a landmark ruling in related criminal cases.
Key Points
- Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in jail for insurrection related to martial law declaration in December 2024.
- Han was found guilty of orchestrating the appearance of a cabinet meeting facilitating the martial law declaration.
- He also faced charges of perjury and falsifying official documents.
- Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol received a five-year prison term and faces additional trials related to the same martial law events.
