⚖️⚖️ Former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s First Trial Begins: Arrives at Court Amidst High Security

The first criminal trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is indicted on charges of insurrection, has commenced at the Seoul Central District Court.

Key Details:

• Arrival: Yoon Suk-yeol arrived at the Seoul Central District Court around 9:48 AM KST, entering through the underground parking area.
• Courtroom: The trial is being held in courtroom 417 of the Seoul Court Complex, presided over by Judge Ji Gwi-yeon of the Criminal Agreement Division 25.
• Appearance: Yoon was seen wearing a navy suit with a dark wine-colored tie.
• Security: Due to security concerns, the Presidential Security Service requested a non-public appearance, which the court granted. Therefore, his arrival was not exposed to the public.
• Media Access: The court denied media requests for in-court photography and video, so images of Yoon in the defendant’s seat will not be publicly available.
• Proceedings: The initial proceedings include an identification process, reading of the indictment by the prosecution, and a statement from Yoon’s defense team. Witness examinations, including those of Colonel Cho Sung-hyun (Commander of the 1st 경비단 [gyeongbidan] of the Capital Defense Command – 경비단 [gyeongbidan] is a security guard unit) and Lieutenant Colonel Kim Hyung-gi (Commander of the 1st Special Forces Battalion), are scheduled for the afternoon.

The trial is a significant event, drawing considerable attention due to the serious nature of the charges against the former president.