"The court still maintained most of Han's convictions but lessened the penalties after taking into account his more than 50 years as a public official prior to the martial law declaration. The records also make it difficult to find evidence showing that the defendant participated more actively in the insurrection, such as by conspiring in advance or systematically leading the operation."
South Korea's appeals court reduced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15 years for insurrection and perjury related to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law. The court maintained most convictions but reduced penalties, citing Han's long public service. Han was sentenced in January for engaging in the insurrection and perjury, but the appeals court cut the sentence by eight years. Han, 76, has been in prison since January and denied all charges except perjury, saying he never agreed to Yoon's martial law declaration.
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