On May 7, 2026, the Seoul High Court in South Korea reduced the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo from 23 years to 15 years for his involvement in the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol in December 2024. Han was found guilty of rebellion and other serious charges, including attempting to legitimize Yoon's illegal decree and falsifying the martial law proclamation. The court emphasized that Han's actions were grave, given his significant responsibilities as the second-highest official in the Yoon administration. Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office in April last year, received a life sentence for his role in the rebellion. Han, a seasoned bureaucrat, has served as Prime Minister twice, first under liberal President Roh Moo-hyun and later under Yoon. He has seven days to appeal the court's decision.