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South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

14 Sept 01:33 Key points summarised by AI

Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting a declaration of martial law.
The court ruled that the martial law, declared by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was an insurrection aimed at subverting the constitutional order.
Judge Lee Jin-gwan stated Han disregarded his duty, playing a significant role by ensuring procedural compliance despite not explicitly opposing the move.
This sentencing follows the earlier impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for his role in the same martial law attempt.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.