South Korea’s appeals court extends former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min’s sentence in connection with former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law bid. Multiple reports state that the Seoul High Court increases or extends Lee’s prison term to nine years, up from a prior seven-year term. The court finds that Lee played a key role in what is described as an insurrection-linked effort during the period of the attempted martial law.
According to the reports, the court’s reasoning includes Lee’s alleged involvement in actions connected to restricting access to media outlets. One account says the court concludes Lee helped with measures such as ordering the cut-off of water and power to media outlets critical of the administration at the time.
The sentencing also reflects additional charges mentioned across coverage, including perjury and abuse of power. The court’s decision is presented as an appeals outcome, meaning it comes after earlier proceedings and penalties were imposed. The reports do not describe any final resolution beyond the appeals court’s ruling.
