In a trial broadcast nationwide, the Seoul High Court ruled that he was guilty of aiding Yoon's Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, by instructing police and fire agencies to cut off power and water to media outlets on Yoon's orders.
It also found him guilty of perjury for denying his involvement in the debacle during Yoon's impeachment trial in February last year.
The appellate court said Lee "appears to have been aware of the illegality of the martial law declaration," criticizing him for "having consistently taken a stance of ignoring and evading legal responsibility."
It said the initial sentence at the lower court was too lenient, given the severity of his offenses.
Prosecutors had earlier sought a 15-year sentence.
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