Seoul court extends ex-minister's term in martial law case
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea's former interior minister, Lee Sang-min, now faces a staggering nine-year prison sentence. The appeals court deemed his initial seven-year sentence insufficient given his critical actions during the tumultuous 2024 martial law crisis. Lee's role included obstructing key institutions and suppressing media access, ultimately endangering public safety.
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea's former interior minister, Lee Sang-min, now faces a staggering nine-year prison sentence. The appeals court deemed his initial seven-year sentence insufficient given his critical actions during the tumultuous 2024 martial law crisis. Lee's role included obstructing key institutions and suppressing media access, ultimately endangering public safety.
