(2nd LD) Ex-justice minister given 25-yr prison sentence for martial law role (opens original article in a new tab)

Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae received a 25-year prison sentence for his role in an insurrection linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. The court found him guilty of insurrection and abuse of power, while dismissing other charges. Park's legal team plans to appeal the decision.

• Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae sentenced to 25 years in prison for role in insurrection related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid
• Court convicted Park on charges of insurrection and abuse of power, citing his actions in supporting martial law and allegedly aiding Yoon's wife
• Park's lawyers plan to appeal the sentence, while special counsel team suggests the ruling aligns with constitutional duties of a justice minister
• Additional charges against Park for anti-graft law violations dismissed as outside special counsel's mandate