Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday in connection with former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt in 2024. The Seoul Central District Court found Park guilty of ordering Justice Ministry officials to review plans to dispatch prosecutors to a joint investigation headquarters and inspect correctional facilities after Yoon declared martial law. Park was also found guilty of drafting a document justifying Yoon’s martial law declaration
Ex-Justice Minister gets 25 years in prison for playing key role in Yoon's martial law