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 former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt, including charges of insurrection and abuse of power.

• Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae sentenced to 25 years for role in Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid
• Charged with insurrection and abuse of power related to Yoon's December 2024 martial law declaration
• Indicted by special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team for granting favors to Yoon's wife