Former President Yoon Suk-yeol enters the courtroom on the 19th to attend the 4th trial for the charge of insurrection leader. He passes through the so-called photo line following the 3rd trial. Previously, during the 1st and 2nd trials, the court allowed former President Yoon to enter the courtroom through the underground parking lot, so he did not have to stand at the photo line.
The 25th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Director General Ji Kwi-yeon) will hold the 4th trial for former President Yoon's charges of insurrection leader and abuse of power at 10:15 a.m. this day. During this trial, the testimony of Colonel Park Jung-hwan, Chief of Staff of the Army Special Warfare Command, will continue from the last session. Following that, the testimony of Brigadier General Lee Sang-hyeon, Commander of the 1st Airborne Brigade, will take place.
Colonel Park stated to the investigation agency that he saw former President Yoon talking on the currency with former Special Warfare Command Commander Kwak Jong-geun during the state of emergency. The prosecution is expected to ask Colonel Park about the circumstances and content of the call at that time. Brigadier General Lee commanded the military on-site in the National Assembly during the state of emergency.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party of Korea raised suspicions that Director General Ji Kwi-yeon, who presides over this trial, received entertainment in the form of alcohol from an official related to his duties. In response, the Supreme Court's Ethics Audit Office stated, "We will confirm the facts related to the allegations and will proceed with the procedures according to relevant laws if specific misconduct is verified."