South Korean Court Reduces Former Prime Minister Han's Martial Law Sentence by Eight Years
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A South Korean court reduced the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Han Deok-soo by eight years for his role in assisting the country's former president in declaring martial law in 2024. The court upheld most of the convictions against Han but granted leniency after considering his more than 50 years of public service prior to the controversial martial law declaration. The sentence reduction reflects the court's recognition of Han's long career in government service, though he remains convicted of helping facilitate what became a highly contentious political crisis in South Korea.