Change of Judge in Lee Jae-myung's Daejang-dong Trial... People Power Party's Petition for 'Swift Proceedings'
"Concerns Over Potential Trial Delays...
Proceedings Must Be Expedited"
The People Power Party submitted a petition to the court handling the trial concerning the allegations of corruption in the development projects of Daejang-dong, Baekhyeon-dong, and Wirye New Town, as well as the illegal sponsorship allegations related to Seongnam FC, requesting a swift trial process.
The People Power Party Legal Advisory Committee announced on the afternoon of the 20th that it had submitted such a petition to the Seoul Central District Court.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the trial for charges related to the Public Official Election Act at the Seoul High Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 19th. 2025.2.19. Photo by Kang Jin-hyeong
View original imageAccording to the Seoul Central District Court, Chief Judge Kim Dong-hyun of Criminal Division 33, who is presiding over the Lee case, will be transferred to another division. Both associate judges will also be replaced.
Joo Jin-woo, a member of the People Power Party and chairman of the Legal Advisory Committee, stated, "With the change of the court panel, a renewal of the trial procedures is expected," adding, "During this process, procedures such as notification of the right to refuse testimony, confirmation of the charges, and evidence examination may be conducted again," expressing concerns about trial delays.
He pointed out, "Defendant Lee Jae-myung has been criticized for intentionally delaying trials in several cases," and warned, "The renewal of trial procedures could also be exploited as a means to delay the trial."
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He continued, "We urge the court to actively exercise its authority to direct the litigation so that the trial proceeds swiftly and smoothly," emphasizing, "The duration of the trial should not vary based on the defendant's social status as guaranteed by the Constitution."
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