#South Korea politics

Former South Korean PM Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Jan 21, 2026, for his role in the 2024 martial law insurrection.

On Jan 21, 2026, a South Korean court sentenced former PM Han Duck-soo to 23 years for insurrection related to the 2024 martial law declaration.

Former South Korean PM Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Jan 21, 2026, for his role in the 2024 martial law insurrection.

Former PM Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Jan 21, 2026, for his role in the 2024 martial law 'self-coup'. This ruling sets a stern tone for former President Yoon's upcoming verdict.

The South Korean government has officially designated the 2024 attack on President Lee Jae-myung as a terror case, paving the way for further investigation.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 5 years in prison on Jan 16, 2026, for obstruction of justice following his 2024 martial law attempt.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice on Jan 16, 2026, the first verdict in the martial law crisis.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 5 years in prison on Jan 16, 2026, for obstruction and illegal acts during his failed 2024 martial law bid.

On Jan 13, 2026, special counsel demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his 2024 martial law attempt and charges of insurrection.

The evidence examination for former President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law trial ended on January 13, 2026. Sentencing by the special counsel is imminent as South Korea faces a democratic turning point.

On January 12, 2026, the first hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 'benefiting the enemy' trial began. Explore the link between the 2024 drones and his failed martial law bid.

Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung has admitted to a 100 million won bribery scheme for her 2022 nomination. Catch the full details on the investigation and her return from CES.