Han Duck-soo

Han Duck-soo

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Han Duck-soo is a former Prime Minister of South Korea who served two non-consecutive terms. He has been involved in South Korean politics for decades, holding various key positions, including as the acting president following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. His recent testimony is significant in the ongoing political turmoil surrounding Yoon's impeachment trial.

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Former prime minister Han Duck-soo is serving a 15-year prison sentence.

S. Korea Ex-Justice Minister Jailed 25 Years for Martial Law
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-22
2.0

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo is serving a 15 years in prison.

South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years for role in martial law disaster: Yonhap
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-22
2.0

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the martial law decree.

Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
4.0

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo received a 23-year prison sentence for attempting to legitimize the decree.

Ex-South Korean president gets life imprisonment
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-19
2.0

Mr. Yoon’s prime minister, Han Duck-soo, was found guilty of insurrection and sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Former South Korean president Yoon sentenced to life in prison
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-19
2.0

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison, becoming the first Yoon administration official convicted of insurrection charges.

Yoon Suk Yeol: Former South Korean President handed life sentence for leading insurrection
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-19
1.0

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo was handed a 23-year jail term last month for his part in the insurrection.

South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-19
1.0

Han Duck Soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding in the rebellion.

Gericht verurteilt Südkoreas Ex-Präsident Yoon zu lebenslanger Haft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-19
3.0

Han Duck-soo, the prime minister, spoke against imposing martial law, saying it would hurt the country’s economy.

South Korea's Martial Law: How the President's Plan Came Together and Fell Apart
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-19
6.0

Former Prime Minister Han Duck Soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison due to the martial law affair.

Südkorea: Yoon Suk Yeol zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-19
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Han Duck-soo, the former Prime Minister, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for attempting to legitimize the military rule.

מאסר עולם לנשיא דרום קוריאה שהטיל משטר צבאי כדי לעקוף את הפרלמנט
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-19
2.0

Han Duck-Soo is mentioned as the Prime Minister in Yaounde.

PM Han Duck-Soo In Yaounde
Cameroon Tribune·CameroonCameroon· 2026-02-19
5.0

Han was given 23 years for his role in the insurrection, which was described as a 'self-coup'.

‘I just want to stop hearing about it’: a weary South Korea awaits verdict on Yoon insurrection charges | South Korea
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
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Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for allegedly assisting in internal unrest.

國際 - 20260122 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2026-01-22
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Yoon testified during former prime minister Han Duck-soo's trial last year on charges of aiding the insurrection.

What to know about South Korea's impeached president's charges
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-16
5.0

Han Duck-soo is facing a proposed 15-year prison sentence for complicity in the martial law declaration.

Cựu đệ nhất phu nhân Hàn Quốc bị đề nghị mức án 15 năm tù
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-12-03
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Han Duck-soo, the leader of the Unification Church, was ordered to be detained by the Seoul Central District Court.

國際 - 20250924 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-09-24
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Han was charged with abetting Yoon’s imposition of martial law, which investigators say amounted to a rebellion.

Former South Korean first lady impeachd
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-30
3.0

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was indicted on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury.

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee indicted for bribery
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-08-30
3.0

Han Duck-soo, the former Prime Minister of South Korea, has also been indicted for abuse of power.

Mantan Ibu Negara dan Perdana Menteri Korsel Didakwa Korupsi dan Suap
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-29
3.0

Han Duck-soo is the former prime minister of South Korea who has been charged with crimes.

توجيه اتهامات لزوجة رئيس كوريا الجنوبية ورئيس الوزراء
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-29
3.0

Han Duck-soo is a former Prime Minister of South Korea who is currently being investigated for his involvement in a martial law crisis.

كوريا الجنوبية: مدعون يسعون لاعتقال رئيس الوزراء السابق
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-24
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Han Duck-soo was the Prime Minister of South Korea during Yoon's presidency and is mentioned in connection with a luxury necklace investigation.

South Korean court orders arrest of ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s wife
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-13
5.0

Han Duck Soo is mentioned in connection with the appointment of the son-in-law of the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea.

Mantan Ibu Negara Korsel Ditahan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-13
5.0

Han Duck-soo served as the acting president after Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.

Представитель оппозиции выиграл президентские выборы в Южной Корее: 04 июня 2025, 02:56
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-06-03
5.0

Han Duck-soo served as the acting president of South Korea after Yoon's ousting.

Liberal kandidat udråbes som vinder af præsidentvalg i Sydkorea
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-06-03
5.0

Han Duck Soo was the Prime Minister who was impeached just weeks after taking over from Yoon in an acting capacity.

A simple guide to the 2025 presidential election
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
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