A South Korean court sentenced former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for aiding and abetting a declaration of martial law that briefly suspended civilian rule.
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South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role
The sentence is eight years longer than prosecutors' demand.
The Japan TimesFormer Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection leaders, with the People Power Party stating it will await further court decisions as legal battles continue.
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People Power Party Says 'Awaiting Further Court Rulings' After Han Duck-soo Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection leaders, with the People Power Party stating it will await further court decisions as legal battles continue.
Yonhap InfomaxCựu Thủ tướng Hàn Quốc Han Duck-soo bị tuyên án 23 năm tù vì vai trò chủ chốt trong âm mưu nổi loạn và hỗ trợ cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk-yeol áp đặt thiết quân luật. Hành động này bị xét là vi phạm nghiêm trọng hiến pháp và trật tự dân chủ.
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Cựu Thủ tướng Hàn Quốc Han Duck-soo bị kết án 23 năm tù
Cựu Thủ tướng Hàn Quốc Han Duck-soo vừa bị kết án 23 năm tù giam vì đóng vai trò chủ chốt trong cuộc nổi loạn khi tiếp tay cho cựu Tổng thống Yoon Suk-yeol áp đặt thiết quân luật trong thời gian ngắn.
Vietnamnet.vnSouth Korea’s special prosecutor is seeking a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched bid to impose martial law last year.
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South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-prime minister on martial law charges
Han Duck-soo’s case may set the tone for ex-President Yoon’s current trial and other rulings that are expected to follow.
The Japan TimesPeople Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk rebuffed Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae's questions as political attacks, welcoming a court's dismissal of an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and vowing to confront what he called malicious framing by the opposition.
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Jang Dong-hyuk Mocks Jeong Cheong-rae's Questions—'Burst Out Laughing, Thanks for the Humor'
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk rebuffed Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae's questions as political attacks, welcoming a court's dismissal of an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and vowing to confront what he called malicious framing by the opposition.
Yonhap Infomax
Wave of anger could sweep liberals to victory in South Korea election
The months of chaos that followed former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December remain fresh on the minds of voters.
The Japan Times
Misinformation hits South Korea's upcoming election
Many of the claims focus on foreign interference, tapping into local fears of meddling by China, or fabricating support.
The Japan Times
Fmr South Korea PM, Han promises to establish AI Ministry
Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s former acting leader and current presidential candidate, promised Wednesday to establish a new ministry to supervise the country’s artificial intelligence plans and scientific innovation if he wins the election. Han’s campaign announced his first campaign pledge since launching his presidential bid on Friday, stating that he intends to increase cutting-edge AI semiconductor production and establish a 1 trillion won (US$716 million/RM3 billion) fund to nurture local talent and court overseas scientists as Korea strives to catch up with global peers. The “Ministry of AI Innovation Strategy” would integrate science and technology along with environment and
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