Appeals court increases ex-spy chief's sentence to 2 1/2 yrs in martial law-linked trial
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-19 12:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, South Korea, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Wednesday increased former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong's sentence to 2 1/2 years in prison on charges linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law bid.
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