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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

Verdict in ex-Prime Minister Han's case to be broadcast live

A court has decided to broadcast live on television the first-instance verdict in former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s trial on charges including aiding an insurrection ringleader.

2026-01-19

Special counsel demands 15 years for ex-Prime Minister Han over alleged role in Dec. 3 martial law

A special counsel investigating the alleged insurrection related to the Dec. 3 emergency martial law declaration requested a 15-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday.

2025-11-26

Special counsel asks for 15 years for former Prime Minister Han over insurrection allegations

The special counsel team investigating the Dec. 3 martial law declaration has requested a 15-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who has been charged with multiple offenses.

2025-11-26

Ex-Prime Minister Han tells court he 'tried his best' to stop Dec. 3 martial law

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo "tried his best" to stop the "unconstitutional and unlawful declaration of martial law" on Dec. 3, 2024, and feels a “political and historical responsibility” for failing to do so.

2025-11-24

Final hearing in former prime minister's insurrection trial to take place Wednesday

The final hearing regarding former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's alleged participation in an insurrection attempt in December last year is set to take place on Wednesday, with the verdict scheduled to come in January.

2025-11-24