President Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team has denied any connection to the charge of rebellion, stating that they do not agree with the concept of rebellion as a legal matter. The team, led by lawyer Seok Dong Hyun, who has a 40-year relationship with President Yoon, claims that the president is being unfairly targeted.
Seok Dong Hyun explained that President Yoon will appear in court to assert his position with confidence if a public hearing is held. He defended the declaration of martial law, stating that it was a decision made within the context of constant opposition party obstruction of state affairs.
The investigation into the martial law declaration has been criticized by Seok as “frenzied” and unreasonable. He claims that only certain parts of society are exaggerating the situation, calling it “overblown”. The president’s office is currently maintaining a stance of non-cooperation with the ongoing investigation, ignoring summons from the Special Investigation Unit.
Seok Dong Hyun also criticized the investigative process, calling for changes to procedures and the way investigative bodies operate. He emphasized that while they will comply with legal procedures, the president does not have to report to every call from investigative bodies. The team is reviewing a notice of attorney appointment submission, but Seok did not provide a clear answer about whether President Yoon would appear before the Special Investigation Unit or the joint investigative task force.
Source: https://www.allkpop.com/buzz/2024/12/it-shocked-the-public-but-it-wasnt-a-power-grab-yoon-suk-yeols-legal-team-denies-any-connection-with-rebellion