On-point: Constitutional Court's first judicial decision of high-ranking official in relation to martial law

Published on: 2025/03/24 10:00

On-point: Constitutional Court's first judicial decision of high-ranking official in relation to martial law
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So the court's ruling to oust Han // restore Han's position is the first judicial decision of a high-ranking official to be ruled in relation to the martial law order.

Will today's verdict be a bellwether for President Yoon's political fate?

We turn to legal expert Joung Hwang.

Good morning.

1. What did you think of the final statements? As to why the court decided to restore his position?

What’s notable about the final statements?

2. What does it mean for Han to return to duty?

Will he become the acting president immediately?

Any other hurdles left for Han now?

3. Han’s impeachment case was considered a bellwether that enables people to grasp the court’s decision on Yoon’s impeachment trial.

Is that the case or would it be difficult to directly link Han's case to Yoon's impeachment?

4. Now that the ruling for Han is out, do you think the court will announce a ruling date for Yoon’s trial soon?

How soon? Within the week?

When will the big day be?

5. Also today, the Seoul Central District Court is holding the second preparatory hearing in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s insurrection trial.

Why is he not showing up this time, do you think?

We are now officially into this so-called judicial super week Let's see how today's verdict will reshape the political landscape here in the country.

Thank you sir for connecting with us this morning.

We appreciate it.

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