Seoul: Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday on charges of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. The Seoul Central District Court delivered the sentence following an indictment by special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Park was charged with playing a significant role in an insurrection and abusing his power during the period following Yoon's December 2024 martial law declaration. The court's decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding the controversial martial law bid.