Han Duck-soo

Han Duck-soo

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (C) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court for his first sentencing trial in the insurrection case on January 21, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS

South Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail term in case related to martial law

The Seoul Central District Court found Han guilty because he was considered instrumental in setting up the outward appearance of a cabinet meeting that facilitated the martial law declaration, a...

Acting South Korean President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers an address to the nation at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. Photo: Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea acting president sees US trade talks leading to beneficial solution

South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo arrives at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, 24 March 2025. Photo: JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

Acting South Korean President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers an address to the nation at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. Photo: Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea's acting president Han Duck-Soo impeached as Yoon goes on trial

Acting South Korean President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers an address to the nation at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 14, 2024. Photo: Yonhap via REUTERS

South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment