🚨 Breaking News: Former Republic of Korea (ROK) Prime Minister Han Duck-soo could spend 15 years behind bars for allegedly aiding ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed 2024 martial law bid. Prosecutors dropped the bombshell demand on Wednesday, accusing Han of 'neglecting his duty to stop insurrection' and falsifying documents to legitimize emergency measures.
The Charges Explained
Special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team claims Han actively supported Yoon's controversial power grab last December, which led to the ex-president's impeachment this April. Yonhap News reports Han allegedly 'obstructed justice, lied under oath, and helped craft legal justifications for authoritarian overreach.' 🔍
What’s Next?
This high-stakes trial comes eight months after Yoon's historic removal from office – the first ROK president impeached over martial law attempts since the 1980s. With both leaders now facing prison time, the case continues to expose deep political fractures. Legal experts call this 'a defining moment for democratic accountability in East Asia.' ⚖️
📌 Timeline Recap: – Dec 2024: Yoon attempts martial law declaration – Jan 2025: Yoon indicted, Han investigated – April 2025: Constitutional Court confirms impeachment – Nov 2025: Prosecution seeks Han's 15-year term
