The court permitted in-court filming during former President Yoon Suk-yeol's second trial on charges of 'insurrection leader.'
The 25th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Director General Ji Gwi-hyun) noted on the 17th that it decided to allow media filming in court during the second trial date for former President Yoon, which will be held at 10 a.m. on the 21st. Previously, the court reporter group requested a filming permit from the court, and the court accepted this request.
The court stated, 'After going through the procedure of requesting opinions regarding former President Yoon, we made the decision to permit filming in court by comprehensively considering public interest, the public's right to know, and the legal interests of those involved, including former President Yoon.'
Earlier, the court did not permit filming during former President Yoon's first trial date held on the 14th. At that time, the court said, 'Recently, two requests for in-court filming were submitted by media outlets, but they were submitted too late for the court to inquire about the defendant's opinion, leading to dismissal.' It added, 'If submitted later, we will ask the defendant's opinion and review it.'
According to the Supreme Court rules regarding court attendance and filming, the presiding judge can grant permission for internal court filming if the defendant consents. However, even if the defendant does not consent, permission can be granted if it is recognized as significant for public interest.