Prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for ex-interior minister over martial law involvement

Yonhap

SEOUL, January 12 (AJP) - Prosecutors on Monday sought a 15-year prison sentence for former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min over his alleged involvement in disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law debacle in late 2024.

During the final hearing of Lee's trial at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul, prosecutors led by Cho Eun-suk said Lee, who had a decade-long career as a judge and lawyer at a law firm, "took part" in Yoon's botched Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, despite being fully aware that it was illegal and unconstitutional.

Prosecutors added that Lee, who was also responsible for national security and disaster management, failed to stop Yoon and instead assisted him by instructing police and fire agencies to cut off power and water to media outlets.

Lee was also charged with perjury for denying his involvement during Yoon's impeachment trial last year.

The court is expected to deliver a verdict in Lee's trial in mid-February.
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