韩国前总理韩德洙一审被判有期徒刑23年

Core Viewpoint - The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former South Korean Prime Minister Han De-soo to 23 years in prison for his involvement in a coup-related case, which included charges of assisting in a coup, executing important tasks related to the coup, and committing perjury [1][2]. Group 1 - The court classified the emergency martial law declared on December 3, 2024, as a "coup" and found Han De-soo guilty of executing important tasks related to the coup and creating false documents [1]. - The emergency martial law was issued by then-President Yoon Suk-yeol under the pretext of eliminating "North Korean forces," leading to subsequent political turmoil including Yoon's suspension, arrest, impeachment, and removal from office [1]. - The special investigation team indicted Han De-soo in August 2025 for his alleged role in the coup, including charges of assisting in the coup, creating false documents, damaging public records, and perjury [1]. Group 2 - Prosecutors indicated that Han De-soo conspired with Yoon Suk-yeol and others to fabricate documents related to the martial law, attempting to legitimize the "December 3 emergency martial law" [2]. - Han De-soo previously claimed ignorance regarding the martial law documents in statements to the Constitutional Court and the National Assembly, leading to accusations of perjury against him [2]. - The prosecution requested the court to impose a heavier sentence on Han De-soo due to the severity of his actions [2].