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Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki

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Deep research · Exaupdated 29 days ago
Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki face significant legal actions stemming from their service in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. Lee Sangmin was sentenced to nine years in prison on May 12, 2026, for his role in the December 2024 emergency martial law. He was convicted of insurrection and perjury for relaying orders to cut electricity and water to media outlets and lying about these actions during impeachment proceedings. He was acquitted of abuse of authority charges. Additionally, on June 9, 2026, Lee was indicted alongside Kim Daeki for abuse of authority and obstruction of rights related to the unauthorized diversion of 2 billion won in state funds for the presidential residence relocation. Kim Daeki was indicted and detained on June 9, 2026, on charges of abuse of authority and obstruction of rights regarding the presidential residence relocation. He is accused of participating in the illegal diversion of state funds to cover construction cost overruns for a contractor allegedly linked to the presidential family.
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"Media Power and Water Cutoff" Former Minister Lee Sangmin Sentenced to 9 Years in Appellate Court... 2 Years Longer Than Original Verdict - The Asia Business Daily
www.asiae.co.kr · 2026-05-12
Former Minister of Public Administration and Security Lee Sang-min, who was handed over to trial on .. - MK
www.mk.co.kr · 2026-05-12
Lee Sang-min (lawyer)
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-05-17
Court Sentences Lee Sang-min, Affirms Martial Law as Insurrection
www.chosun.com · 2026-02-12
Consolidated Special Prosecutor Indicts Four Including Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki Over Presidential Residence Relocation Allegations... First Indictment Since Launch - The Asia Business Daily
www.asiae.co.kr · 2026-06-09
Ex-interior minister sentenced to 7 years in prison for playing key role in Yoon Suk Yeol's 'insurrection' - The Korea Herald
m.koreaherald.com · 2026-02-12
Former interior minister sentenced to 7 years over role in martial law decree - The Korea Times
www.koreatimes.co.kr · 2026-02-12
Special Prosecution Seeks 15-Year Prison Term for Sangmin Lee: "No Remorse After Participating in Praetorian Coup, Only Concerned for Own Safety" - The Asia Business Daily
www.asiae.co.kr · 2026-01-12
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KR·South Korea·about 2 months ago
Consolidated Special Prosecutor Indicts Four Over Presidential Residence Relocation Allegations
Four individuals, including Lee Sangmin and Kim Daeki, were indicted on allegations related to the presidential residence relocation.
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KR·South Korea·about 2 months ago
Consolidated Special Prosecutor Indicts Four
Senior officials from the Yoon Suk-yeol administration were indicted over allegations of diverting 20 billion won in budget funds for the presidential residence relocation.
embezzlementindicted