Lee Jin-kwan

Lee Jin-kwan is a judge in South Korea. He is currently newsworthy for presiding over the trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Judge Lee sentenced Han to 23 years in prison for his role in what the court deemed an insurrection related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3, 2024. This verdict marks the first judicial ruling that the martial law attempt constituted an insurrection. Judge Lee also ordered Han's immediate detention. The case is significant because it involves a high-profile political figure and addresses the legality of a former president's actions, potentially setting a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances.