Former South Korean Interior Minister Jailed for 7 Years in Martial Law Case

South Korea court sentences former minister to 7 years in prison for role in 2024 martial law declaration

The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced former interior and safety minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his participation in the insurrection connected to former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Lee of playing a key role in the attempted rebellion by relaying presidential orders to police and fire authorities to cut electricity a…

South Korea’s Former Interior Minister Receives 7-Year Sentence in Martial Law Case

A South Korean court on Feb. 12 sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law. Seoul Central District Court found Lee, 61, guilty of taking part in the December 2024 insurrection by relaying orders to the police and fire services to cut water and power to media outlets critical of Yoon’s policies. These instructions were not carried out, …

Former South Korean interior minister jailed 7 years for role in failed martial law bid

SEOUL, Feb 12 — A South Korean court today sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched attempt to place the country under martial law in December 2024.The Seoul Central District Court found Lee, 61, guilty of taking part in an insurrection by relaying instructions to police and fire agencies to cut power and water to media outlets. He also committed perjury ⁠by den…

South Korea's ex-interior minister jailed for role in martial law crisis

Lee Sang-min was found to have instructed authorities to cut power to media outlets deemed critical of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Former South Korean interior minister jailed for 7 years in martial law case

A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched attempt to place the country under martial law in December 2024.