Democratic Prosecution Dictatorship Countermeasures Committee: "Lee Jae-myung's Acquittal in 2nd Trial is Inevitable... Justice Will Surely Prevail"

"Prosecution Must Abandon Further Appeals"

On the 26th, the Seoul High Court overturned the original ruling and acquitted Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, in the appeal trial of the Public Official Election Act case. In response, the Democratic Party's Committee for Judicial Justice Realization and Countermeasures Against Prosecutorial Dictatorship (Sageomdokwi) stated, "Sapilgwijeong (事必歸正), justice will surely prevail."

In a statement released that day, Sageomdokwi explained, "This is a firm decision by the judiciary rejecting the unjust political oppression of the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, and a historic ruling that upholds the principles of the rule of law."

They added, "The administration mobilized political prosecutors to suppress opposition forces and tried to 'deceive' the public through fabrication and distortion. However, the judiciary rendered a just verdict solely based on evidence and legal principles. Sabulbeomjeong (邪不犯正), injustice can never overcome justice."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is leaving the court after being acquitted in the appeal trial of a violation of the Public Official Election Act held at the Seoul High Court on the 26th. 2025.3.26 Photo by Joint Press Corps

Sageomdokwi emphasized, "We will no longer tolerate repeated judicial oppression and political retaliation. Although the catastrophic wildfires have caused national sacrifice and suffering, burning our hearts, we cannot stop marching toward justice. We will fight to the end with the people to protect democracy."

They also pressured, "We urge the prosecution, which has abandoned the immediate appeal, to also give up on appealing against Leader Lee Jae-myung. The Constitutional Court must promptly dismiss Yoon Seok-yeol to end the internal strife and fulfill its role in stabilizing the nation."

Sageomdokwi raised their voice, saying, "Today's ruling is not the end but the first step toward a Republic of Korea where law and common sense prevail again. Now, we must embrace hope and courage and move forward toward a new era."

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