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Top ally of South Korea’s Yoon given 23 years in prison for rebellion over martial law crisis

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  HYUNG-JIN KIMJanuary 21, 2026 at 09:23 AM
Top ally of South Korea’s Yoon given 23 years in prison for rebellion over martial law crisis
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In South Korea, former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a top ally of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Seoul court convicted Han of rebellion for his involvement in Yoon's 2024 imposition of martial law. This martial law decree was determined by the court to be an act of rebellion. Han is the first official from the Yoon administration to be convicted on rebellion charges related to the martial law crisis that led to Yoon's impeachment and removal from office. The verdict is expected to influence upcoming rulings for Yoon and other associates also facing rebellion charges. Yoon's verdict is scheduled for February 19.

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Key Player Opposition Context
AP News ×230% martial law crisis ×250% Seoul ×260% Seoul Central District Court ×370% Han Duck-soo ×480% Yoon Suk Yeol ×790% South Korea ×4100%

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rebellion 100% martial law 90% south korea 80% yoon suk yeol 70% han duck-soo 70% prison sentence 60% impeachment 50% court ruling 50%

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90%
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South Korea

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