Top ally of South Korea's Yoon given 23 years in prison for rebellion over martial law crisis

A South Korean court has ruled the 2024 imposition of martial law by then President Yoon Suk Yeol constituted an act of rebellion as it sentenced his prime minister to 23 years in prison for his involvement. Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo became the first Yoon administration official convicted of rebellion charges in related to Yoon’s martial law imposition in December 2024. Wednesday’s verdict is expected to set the stage for upcoming rulings involving Yoon and his other associates who also face rebellion charges. Han, who was appointed by Yoon prime minister, the No. 2 post in South Korea.