Sangcheol’s Legal Journal : YouLaw Insights

Overview of the Hearing Date: February 25, 2025, 2:00 PM Location: Constitutional Court, Supreme Court Hall Participants: National Assembly representatives, President Yoon Suk-yeol's defense team, President Yoon Suk-yeol The 11th and final hearing of the impeachment trial for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took place on February 25, 2025. President Yoon delivered his closing statement for 67 minutes, defending the necessity of martial law and addressing allegations of election fraud. The National Assembly representatives countered with strong accusations of constitutional violations and attempted subversion of the democratic republic. Key Arguments Presented A. President Yoon Suk-yeol's Closing Statement 1. Justification of Martial Law President Yoon argued that the "martial law declared on December 3 was fundamentally different from past examples," emphasizing it was a "plea to the public" rather than an oppressive military measure. He...

📌 Summary of the 6th Impeachment Trial Session of President Yoon (February 6, 2025) ⚖️ The 6th session of President Yoon’s impeachment trial was held on February 6, 2025, at the Constitutional Court’s main courtroom. 🏛️   Key witnesses included military officers involved in the emergency martial law implementation and the President’s economic advisor.   During this session, the testimony of military officials revealed critical details regarding the execution of martial law, the use of force, and direct orders from President Yoon. ⚠️   The economic rationale behind the emergency measures was also challenged in court.   🛡️ Key Testimonies from Military Officials Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, commander of the 707 Special Mission Unit, testified about the operational details of the martial law implementation.   His testimony centered on whether direct orders to remove lawmakers were given and if military force was authorized.   Kim stat...