Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'50 years of public service' saves Han Duck-soo's 8 years in prison

A higher court reduced the prison sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's involvement in a botched martial law, declared on Dec. 3, 2024, based on his "50 years of service to the public and passive role in the insurrection."

2026-05-07

Court to broadcast former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's appellate trial over martial law involvement

A court said Monday it will broadcast live the appellate trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set for later this week over allegedly playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.

2026-05-04

Special counsel wants 23-year sentence for Han Duck-soo in insurrection appeal

A special counsel team on Tuesday sought a 23-year prison term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in an appeal of his insurrection case stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

2026-04-07

Appeal trial begins for ex-Prime Minister Han over insurrection charges

An appellate trial for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo — on charges that he played a key role in an insurrection by abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 imposition of martial law — began on Wednesday.

2026-03-11

Special counsels call down fire and brimstone in insurrection cases, but courts refuse to make it rain

Korea’s special prosecutors face challenges in securing convictions against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and others, with courts often providing lesser sentences than sought amid critiques of political motivations and evidence standards.

2026-02-18

Han Duck-soo, special counsel appeal 23-year prison sentence in insurrection case

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and the special counsel team both appealed a court ruling sentencing him to 23 years in prison for playing a key role in an insurrection during former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.

2026-01-26

Ex-prime minister stoic as judge hands down 23-year sentence for abetting insurrection

As presiding Judge Lee Jin-gwan delivered the verdict in a 70-minute sentencing for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for abetting an insurrection that culminated in a 23-year prison sentence, the defendant remained stoic.

2026-01-21

Ex-Prime Minister Han given 23 years for taking part in insurrection in first martial law verdict

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo received a 23-year prison sentence and was taken into custody after a court found him guilty of aiding an insurrection linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024.

2026-01-21

Former Prime Minister Han sentenced to 23 years for aiding Yoon's Dec. 3 insurrection

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on charges of aiding and abetting an insurrection in relation to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024.

2026-01-21

Court set to deliver verdict on ex-prime minister's insurrection charges

A court is set to deliver a verdict Wednesday on charges former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo played a key role in an insurrection by abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed imposition of martial law.

2026-01-21