Sangcheol’s Legal Journal : YouLaw Insights

🗓️ Trial Overview Date: June 23, 2025, 10:15 AM Location: Criminal Division 25, Seoul Central District Court (Judge Ji Gu-yeon presiding) Defendant: Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Special Prosecutor Appearance: Cho Eun-seok’s team, represented in court by Deputy Counsel Park Eok-soo Witnesses: Maj. Gen. Lee Jae-sik (Joint Chiefs of Staff, Crisis Readiness Inspector, Chief of Martial Law Secretariat) Col. Kwon Young-hwan (Former Head of Martial Law Division, JCS) 🔍 Key Issues and Proceedings 1. Special Counsel Assumes Prosecutorial Role This hearing marked the debut of the newly formed Special Counsel team, formally taking over public prosecution duties from the original prosecutors. Deputy Counsel Park sat in the lead prosecutor’s seat and requested expedited proceedings, citing the impending expiration of detention for some defendants. 2. Defense Claims Unconstitutional Abuse of Power Yoon’s legal team (Attorneys Wi Hyun-seok, Bae Bo-yoon) argued...

  In a historic and politically charged moment, the Constitutional Court of South Korea is set to deliver its final verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The court announced that the decision will be made public on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM , at the Grand Courtroom in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The announcement follows 111 days after the National Assembly passed the impeachment motion and 38 days after the final hearings concluded on March 25. The outcome of this ruling holds significant implications not just for the current administration but for the broader framework of constitutional law and democratic governance in South Korea. This pivotal moment comes amidst growing scrutiny from both political circles and the public, as the nation stands at the crossroads of legal accountability and executive authority. A Decision with Immediate Impact The court's verdict will determine whether President Yoon will continue to lead the country or be permanently removed f...