Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has appealed his 25-year prison sentence for his key role in an alleged insurrection linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Park on charges of insurrection and abuse of power.
A Seoul court, in the first trial of former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae, cited 'Roh Sang-won's notebook' as evidence that former President Yoon Suk-yeol intended to amend the constitution by creating an emergency legislative body to replace the National Assembly. The court's ruling marks the first time the notebook's credibility has been recognized, providing a specific interpretation of its contents.
Park Sung-jae, former Justice Minister, has been found guilty of involvement in "insurrection" by the Seoul Central District Court. He is accused of facilitating martial law by checking prison capacity and instructing cooperation with the martial law command.
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of insurrection and abusing power, citing his actions to review dispatching prosecutors to a martial law body and check correctional facilities.
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court for his alleged key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in December 2024. Park was indicted on charges including insurrection and abuse of power.
