Court Strengthens Security for Yoon Suk-yeol’s Trial 🛡️

The court is enhancing security measures as Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president, faces his first formal criminal trial on charges related to the 12·3 emergency decree. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Points:

• Trial Date: April 14th
• Location: Seoul Central District Court, courtroom 417
• Charge: Accusations related to the 12·3 emergency decree.
• Security Measures: Increased security, including the closure of some entrances and enhanced security checks.
• Attendance: Yoon Suk-yeol is expected to attend but will likely enter the court through the underground parking to avoid public exposure.

Trial Proceedings:

The trial will begin with an identification process where Yoon Suk-yeol will need to confirm his name, date of birth, occupation, origin, and residence. Following this, the prosecution will present the charges, and Yoon’s defense is expected to deny all allegations.

Witness Testimony:

Key witnesses, including Jo Sung-hyun (commander of the Capital Defense Command’s 1st 경비단 (Gyeongbi Dan – security guard unit)) and Kim Hyung-ki (commander of the Special Warfare Command’s 1st Special Forces Battalion), are scheduled to testify. Their testimonies are crucial as they relate to orders received during the emergency decree period.

Additional Details:

• Photography Ban: No photos or videos of Yoon in the courtroom will be released, unlike previous trials of former presidents.
• Residence: Yoon Suk-yeol is currently residing in his 서초동 (Seocho-dong – neighborhood in Seoul) home, near the court.
• Future Discussions: The court will discuss merging this case with others and set future trial dates.

Stay tuned for more updates as the trial unfolds! ⚖️