
Prosecutors Seek Five-Year Sentence for Former South Korean PM Han Duck-soo
A special counsel team requested a five-year prison term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, alleging serious dereliction of duty during his tenure in office.
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A special counsel team requested a five-year prison term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, alleging serious dereliction of duty during his tenure in office.

A South Korean court announced it will broadcast live the appellate trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo later this week. Han is accused of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Bill Gates to discuss cooperation on small modular reactors (SMRs) and AI energy needs. This follows a preliminary deal between US-based TerraPower and South Korean companies SK Innovation and HD Hyundai to collaborate on advanced nuclear projects globally.

An appellate trial has commenced for former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who faces charges of playing a key role in an insurrection by abetting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged 2024 imposition of martial law.

Iran has denied claims by the US that it struck a South Korean ship in the Hormuz Strait, with South Korea maintaining a cautious stance on the cause of the incident. Tehran firmly rejected any involvement in the alleged attack on the vessel.