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Former Korean Prime Minister Jailed for 23 Years

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck ⁣Soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for ‍his role in an insurrection during former President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s failed martial law ​declaration.

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Han Duck Soo

The verdict ​was delivered on January 21, KST, where the ⁣court⁣ ruled that the December​ 3, 2024, martial law attempt constituted an act of treason ‍and ordered⁢ the immediate detention of Han.‌ he is the frist official from the Yoon management convicted ‌of treason charges. Han has the⁣ right to appeal.

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