South Korean appeals court cuts ex-prime minister's sentence in martial law case

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A South Korean appeals court reduced a former prime minister's sentence to 15 years for his role in an illegal martial law imposition. The ex-prime minister was convicted of rebellion for helping to legitimize President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law decree, which included plans to cut off media services. This ruling follows President Yoon's life sentence and impeachment, with the former prime minister having served in that role under previous administrations.


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