The Japan TimesJan 21
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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/21/asia-pacific/south-korea-han-jail-martial-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #southkorea #handucksoo #yoonsukyeol
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

The sentence is eight years longer than prosecutors' demand.

The Japan Times
Vietnamnet BOTJan 21

Cựu 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.

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The Japan TimesNov 26, 2025
South 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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/26/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-han-martial-law-charges/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #southkorea #handucksoo #yoonsukyeol
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 Times
Mathrubhumi EnglishAug 29, 2025
South Korean special prosecutors on Friday charged the wife of imprisoned former president Yoon Suk Yeol and former prime minister Han Duck-soo with criminal offences. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/south-korea-ex-first-lady-pm-indicted-yqfmljp3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SouthKorea #YoonSukYeol #KimKeonHee #HanDucksoo #indictment
The Japan TimesJun 2, 2025
A wave of anger in the wake of the chaos that followed former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December could sweep liberals to a victory in a snap election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/asia-pacific/politics/anger-liberals-south-korea-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #southkorea #leejaemyung #yoonsukyeol #handucksoo #kimmoonsoo
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
The Japan TimesJun 2, 2025
With the country set to vote on Tuesday for a new leader to replace ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, there has been an explosion of false claims online ranging from fake videos to bogus endorsements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-election-misinformation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #southkorea #leejaemyung #yoonsukyeol #handucksoo #kimmoonsoo #misinformation
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
Global ThreadsMay 1, 2025

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA
🔴 Court Shakes Up Presidential Race

🔸 Ex-president Yoon removed; education minister Lee Ju-ho becomes acting head of state.
🔸 Top court reopens opposition leader Lee Jae-myung’s case, risking 5-year political ban.
🔸 PM Han resigns; successor Choi quits amid impeachment.
🔸 June 3 election now clouded by deep legal and political chaos.

#SouthKorea #LeeJaeMyung #Election2025 #HanDuckSoo #YoonSukYeol #KoreaPolitics

The Japan TimesApr 8, 2025
Donald Trump said he discussed tariffs, shipbuilding and potential energy deals with South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo, a day before a 25% tariff on the Asian ally is scheduled to kick in. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/09/markets/trump-call-tariffs-south-korea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #us #donaldtrump #southkorea #handucksoo #markets #trade #shipping #lng
Trump optimistic after call about tariffs with South Korea

South Korea's trade minister is traveling to Washington to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for tariff negotiations.

The Japan Times
RainSMediaRadioMar 25, 2025
ICYMI: South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han as Acting President https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/03/south-korea-court-reinstates-impeached.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #SouthKorea #HanDuckSoo #Impeachment #PoliticalTension #ConstitutionalCourt
South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han as Acting President

  South Korea's Constitutional Court has reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, overturning his earlier impeachment...

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RainSMediaRadioMar 24, 2025
South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han as Acting President https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/03/south-korea-court-reinstates-impeached.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #SouthKorea #HanDuckSoo #Impeachment #PoliticalNews #MartialLaw
South Korea Court Reinstates Impeached PM Han as Acting President

  South Korea's Constitutional Court has reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, overturning his earlier impeachment...

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