On February 12, 2026, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former South Korean Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his involvement in an insurrection linked to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024. According to The Frontier Post, Lee was found guilty of relaying orders to cut off power and water to media outlets critical of the government, actions that were part of a broader plan to suppress opposition and facilitate the insurrection. Judge Ryu Kyung-jin emphasized, 'Using physical force against media outlets critical of the government weakens public opposition to the insurrection, making it easier for the plot to proceed.' Lee also faced perjury charges for denying his actions during Yoon's impeachment proceedings. The court's decision follows a request by special prosecutors for a 15-year sentence, highlighting the severity of Lee's role in the events.