Overview
- The Central District Court of Seoul issued the first-instance verdict on January 21 during a live broadcast.
- Judges convicted Han of complicity in a rebellion tied to the December 3, 2024 imposition of martial law.
- Special prosecutors sought a 15-year sentence in November 2025, but the bench imposed 23 years.
- The court cited extensive damage to the state as well as his refusal to cooperate with investigators.
- Prosecutors said he urged convening the Cabinet and phoned ministers to hasten attendance to lend formal legitimacy to the measure.