On the 9th, during the trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is accused of being the head of an insurrection, the special prosecutor’s request for sentencing was postponed to today (the 13th) due to lengthy statements from the defense of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.
Jo Gap-je, a prominent conservative commentator and representative of Jo Gap-je.com, criticized Judge Ji Gu-yeon for being too lenient in the trial.
[Jo Gap-je, Representative of Jo Gap-je.com / MBC Kwon Soon-pyo’s News High Kick]
“I have serious issues with Judge Ji Gu-yeon’s conduct in this trial. A judge is not a moderator. Yet, they are acting like a debate moderator. Isn’t the most important duty of a judge to control the time and pace of the trial? They shouldn’t be just dragged along.”
He advised that unnecessary statements by the defense should be curtailed, allowing former President Yoon ample opportunity for his final statement.
[Jo Gap-je, Representative of Jo Gap-je.com / MBC Kwon Soon-pyo’s News High Kick]
“Why do the defense lawyers conduct a filibuster-like argument for 8 hours, wasting precious time? That time should be given to former President Yoon to freely express his stance, whatever it may be.”
Jo Gap-je mentioned that a trial broadcast reveals a person’s true nature and capabilities and, although former President Yoon’s character has been fully exposed, he holds a faint hope in the final statement.
[Jo Gap-je, Representative of Jo Gap-je.com / MBC Kwon Soon-pyo’s News High Kick]
“More than 30% of the people still believe in me, and have become conspiracy theorists regarding election fraud. This has caused divisions and made a mockery of Korean conservatives. On this matter, I feel a deep need to apologize. I think he should say this.”