Seoul Court Sentences Former South Korean Justice Minister to 25 Years for Martial Law Role

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in the December 2024 martial law attempt.Park aided former President Yoon Suk Yeol by ordering illegal travel bans and preparing detention facilities for political opponents during the brief power grab.This ruling follows the conviction of several officials involved in the constitutional crisis, including Yoon, who is currently serving a life sentence.
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