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South Korea court calls Yoon’s martial law rebellion, ex-PM sentenced to 23 years

Updated on: 22 January,2026 07:50 AM IST  |  Seoul
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South Korean court ruled that former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law amounted to rebellion, sentencing ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison. The verdict may influence upcoming cases against Yoon and other aides

South Korea court calls Yoon’s martial law rebellion, ex-PM sentenced to 23 years

Former South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo (centre) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. PIC/AFP

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A South Korean court ruled on Wednesday that the 2024 imposition of martial law by then-President Yoon Suk Yeol constituted an act of rebellion as it sentenced his prime minister to 23 years in prison for his involvement.

Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo became the first Yoon administration official convicted of rebellion charges in relation to Yoon’s martial law imposition in December 2024. The verdict is expected to set the stage for upcoming rulings involving Yoon and his other associates, who also face rebellion charges.


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