'Choi Seowon Jipsa' David Yoon Appeals Against Dutch Court's Extradition Decision

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] David Yoon (Korean name Yoon Young-sik), known as the housekeeper of "hidden power" Choi Seo-won (formerly Choi Soon-sil), has appealed against the Dutch court's decision to extradite him to Korea.

According to the legal community on the 18th, Yoon received a ruling from a Dutch court last month ordering his extradition to Korea, and he has appealed to the local Supreme Court in objection.

Yoon disappeared after the 2016 political scandal and was arrested by Interpol in the Netherlands last June. With Yoon appealing to the local Supreme Court, more time will be required before his extradition.

If the Supreme Court dismisses Yoon's appeal, the Minister of Justice will issue an extradition order, but Yoon can file an administrative lawsuit against this, potentially causing further delays in extradition.

Yoon is accused of receiving large bribes from real estate developer Hwang Mo through Choi in May 2016, by influencing then-President Park Geun-hye to designate Heunin Village in Naegok-dong, Seoul, as a New Stay project area under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The prosecution plans to extradite Yoon to Korea to investigate whether Choi was also involved in the Heunin Village corruption.

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