South Korean prosecutors are seeking a 20-year jail term for a leftist lawmaker on trial for allegedly plotting an armed revolt in support of North Korea. Prosecutors also asked judges to strip United Progressive Party MP Lee Seok-Ki of his civic rights for 10 years following his eventual release from prison. The sedition charges levelled against Lee are rarely used, especially against a sitting member of parliament. After parliament voted to lift his immunity from arrest, Lee, was charged in September last year with plotting an insurrection to overthrow the government. The prosecution is also seeking jail terms of up to 15 years for six UPP members being tried on similar charges to Lee. The verdict in the case is expected within two weeks. 938LIVE/su
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:07:29 +0000