Overall , 1,394 people were arrested for involvement in the Gwangju incident , and 427 were indicted .
In subsequent trials , Kim was convicted and sentenced to death , although his punishment was later reduced in response to international outcries .
1,394 people were arrested for involvement in the Gwangju incident , and 427 were indicted .
In subsequent trials , Kim was convicted and sentenced to death , although his punishment was later reduced in response to international outcries .