#Kang Eul-seong

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A gavel and legal documents representing the posthumous acquittal

President Lee Jae Myung Posthumous Acquittal Remarks Highlight 'Belated Justice' for 1976 Execution

President Lee Jae Myung laments the belated acquittal of Kang Eul-seong, executed in 1976, questioning the accountability of past judicial and police officials.

Jan 19, 2026

Family members of Kang Eul-seong holding a banner celebrating his acquittal in Seoul

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South Korean Court Acquits Kang Eul-seong 50 Years After Execution

A Seoul court has posthumously acquitted Kang Eul-seong on Jan 19, 2026, 50 years after his execution under the National Security Act. The retrial revealed torture and procedural errors.

Jan 19, 2026