The Democratic Party welcomed the Seoul Central District Court's sentencing of former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his involvement in insurrection-related activities, stating, "The court has seriously assessed the gravity of his actions in participating in insurrection." They added that the lie of insurrectionists claiming ignorance has now ended, expressing their commitment to continue pursuing justice until insurrection is fully eradicated.
On Facebook, lawmaker Park Joo-min noted, "The court imposed a sentence of 25 years, which is higher than the prosecution's recommendation. While Park claimed he was unaware of the illegality, the court confirmed that he was aware of both the purpose of the insurrection and its illegality." He emphasized that the falsehood of insurrectionists claiming ignorance has come to an end.
Park further stated that Park Sung-jae, who was most aware of the illegality of the December 3 emergency martial law, was among the first to betray the public. He asserted, "While verdicts against insurrectionists are being handed down, we cannot rest until it is truly resolved. We will pursue justice to the end."
Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo also pointed out that the court held Park accountable for more than the prosecution's recommendation, stating, "When the illegal martial law was declared by Yoon Suk-yeol, Park considered sending prosecutors to the joint investigation headquarters. He was the first to propose that a signature from the Cabinet meeting was necessary."
He added, "It was Park's hand that sought to complete the insurrection under the law. Insurrection is not completed in an instant. I will not back down until the reality of the insurrection is fully revealed."
Lawmaker Kim Yong-min remarked that the court's 25-year sentence for Park reflects a serious evaluation of the gravity of his insurrection involvement. He argued, "This ruling confirms that the insurrection was not merely the act of a few individuals, but an organized crime involving power institutions."
He concluded, "Democracy cannot exist without the eradication of insurrection. This ruling is a condemnation of insurrection forces and an important milestone in South Korea's process of restoring constitutional order. The pursuit of accountability for those involved in the insurrection must continue. The principle that there are no exceptions before the law, regardless of one's position, must be firmly established."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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