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Former Officials Sentenced in Seoul Martial Law Scandal

2/15/2026

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On February 12, 2026, Seoul Court sentenced former interior minister Lee Sang-min seven years for his role in an insurrection linked to Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
The court found Lee guilty of instructing agencies to cut utilities to media outlets and perjury during impeachment proceedings.
Former prime minister Han Duck-soo received 23 years for charges and was found more responsible for ensuring deliberation on the martial law declaration.

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On February 12, 2026, Seoul Court sentenced former interior minister Lee Sang-min seven years for his role in an insurrection linked to Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
The court found Lee guilty of instructing agencies to cut utilities to media outlets and perjury during impeachment proceedings.
Former prime minister Han Duck-soo received 23 years for charges and was found more responsible for ensuring deliberation on the martial law declaration.