SEOUL – An appeals court in South Korea has reduced the prison term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, lowering his sentence from 23 years to 15 years behind bars, according to Thursday’s ruling.
The conviction relates to Han Duck-soo’s participation in the temporary declaration of martial law that took place in 2024, among other charges. The appellate court’s decision represents a significant reduction from the original lengthy sentence handed down by a lower court.
The case has drawn attention as it involves one of South Korea’s highest-ranking former government officials and centers on the controversial brief period when martial law was implemented in the country.
