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Former Prime Minister Appeals 23-Year Insurrection Sentence
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Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and a special counsel team on Monday appealed a Seoul Central District Court ruling that sentenced Han to 23 years in prison for his role in the Dec. 3, 2024 martial law imposition. The court earlier found former President Yoon's decree amounted to an insurrection, and Han's appeal will be heard by a Seoul High Court special division opening Feb. 23.
Key Points
- 1Files appeals contesting 23-year sentence and not-guilty decisions on some counts
- 2Court confirmed Yoon's Dec. 3, 2024 martial law declaration constituted an insurrection/self-coup
- 3Signals prolonged high-profile legal process with Seoul High Court special division to hear appeal Feb.23
Scoring Rationale
Moderate national legal significance and official reporting, limited novelty and little relevance to AI/DS professionals.
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