In a dramatic development on Wednesday, the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) special counsel demanded a 15-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. He’s accused of aiding and abetting the insurrection led by impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. ⚖️
Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk, heading the probe into Yoon’s insurrection bid and related charges, outlined multiple allegations:
- Helping secure the legitimacy of martial law late last year
- Obstructing justice by falsifying official documents
- Retracting statements and refusing full cooperation, hinting at perjury
According to the special prosecutor team, Han had a unique chance to prevent the uprising but instead participated through a series of actions before and after the martial law declaration.
This year, South Korea saw the constitutional court uphold a motion to impeach Yoon on April 4, 2025, officially removing him from office over his botched martial law bid in December 2024. Earlier on January 26, Yoon was indicted under detention as a suspected ringleader in the insurrection plot.
As this high-profile case unfolds, young news fans and Asia-watchers should stay tuned for updates on what could reshape the ROK’s political future. 🚨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
