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Lee Sangmin

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Deep research · Exaupdated 21 days ago
Lee Sang-min, the former South Korean Minister of the Interior and Safety, was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Seoul High Court for his role in the December 3, 2024, emergency martial law declaration. Lee was found guilty of playing a key role in an insurrection by relaying instructions from former President Yoon Suk Yeol to cut electricity and water supplies to media outlets. He was also convicted of perjury for lying during the 2025 impeachment trial of former President Yoon, where he denied receiving or issuing such orders. While prosecutors sought a 15-year sentence, the court acquitted him of abuse of authority charges, ruling that there was insufficient evidence that he successfully compelled fire officials to carry out the utility cuts. The conviction followed an initial seven-year sentence handed down in February 2026, which was increased on appeal.
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Appeals court sentences ex-interior minister to 9 years over martial law role - The Korea Herald
www.koreaherald.com · 2026-05-12
Former Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min, who is accused of ordering the s.. - MK
www.mk.co.kr · 2026-05-12
Ex-Interior Minister Lee Sang-min gets 7 years for role in insurrection
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com · 2026-02-12
Former Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min, who was handed over to trial on .. - MK
www.mk.co.kr · 2026-05-12
15-Year Prison Term Sought Again for Lee Sangmin in Appellate Trial Over Media Power and Water Cut Orders - The Asia Business Daily
www.asiae.co.kr · 2026-04-22
Former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min indicted over alleged role in Yoon's martial law - The Korea Herald
www.koreaherald.com · 2025-08-19
Special counsel appeals 7-yr sentence for ex-interior minister over martial law role | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr · 2026-02-18
Special Prosecution Seeks 15-Year Prison Term for Sangmin Lee: "No Remorse After Participating in Praetorian Coup, Only Concerned for Own Safety" - The Asia Business Daily
www.asiae.co.kr · 2026-01-12
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KR·South Korea·21 days ago
Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki Indicted
Consolidated Special Prosecutor indicts four individuals, including Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki, over presidential residence relocation allegations.
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KR·South Korea·21 days ago
Consolidated Special Prosecutor Indicts Four Over Presidential Residence Relocation Allegations
A consolidated special prosecutor indicted four individuals, including Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki, over allegations related to the relocation of the presidential residence.
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