The Acting Minister of Justice Disclosed at the National Assembly, President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared at the 7th impeachment trial session held at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by the joint press corps, ‘The Ministry of Justice clarified that President Yoon received hair styling from a stylist when he appeared at the Constitutional Court for his impeachment trial.’,
On the 12th, at the plenary session of the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Acting Minister of Justice Kim Seok-woo stated, “No extraordinary national expenses were spent,” when responding to Rep. Park Eun-jung of the People’s Innovation Party, who questioned who paid for the hair styling and the watch. Kim explained, “In the case of the hairstyle, a stylist came to the Constitutional Court” and further remarked, “This is permitted even in previous instances where politicians appear on screen.”
Rep. Park questioned the necessity of such styling for an accused in an insurrection case and the purpose of accessories like watches and wigs. To which Acting Minister Kim replied that they have strictly adhered to related regulations.
President Yoon attended his impeachment trial’s 7th session at the Constitutional Court in Seoul’s Jongno-gu on the 11th. Photo by the joint press corps, President Yoon consistently appeared well-prepared, with a styled look and a red tie, whenever attending the Constitutional Court, including on the 11th. The Ministry of Justice stated, “The Presidential office and the Constitutional Court coordinated to allow President Yoon to receive grooming in a designated waiting area, supervised by correctional officers.”
Rep. Park further questioned, “While receiving an impeachment trial, the defendant (President Yoon) doesn’t enter the Constitutional Court or the detention center, but instead remains in the waiting area. What happens in the waiting room?” She also added uncertainty on whether his meals come from the detention center or the Constitutional Court. Kim responded, “There is no difference in food compared to other detainees.”
Jeong Cheong-rae, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, noted that the media raised concerns about “imperial treatment” and stated, “If any rules are violated, there will be consequences. Ensure checks are conducted, adhering to regulations.” Kim responded that efforts are being made to comply with related regulations.