Seoul’s Supreme Court has cleared the way to show a video that could change the outcome of a high‑profile case in South Korea. The court decided that a surveillance clip from the presidential office will be used as evidence and broadcast publicly. The footage allegedly captures former Prime Minister Han Duck‑soo carrying documents related to the martial‑law announcement on December 3.
Han is on trial for helping former President Yoon Suk‑yeol trigger a failed martial‑law declaration last month. Prosecutors say the clip shows Han exiting a Cabinet meeting with papers printed in Yoon’s voice, purportedly the martial‑law order. The special counsel team argued at the first hearing that showing the footage could pose national‑security risks because it is a Grade 3 military secret. After contacting the Presidential Security Service, they received permission to broadcast it.
The court’s ruling comes as the trial moves through its second hearing. Han faces dozens of charges, including lying under oath about knowing Yoon had given him the martial‑law documents. He is also accused of tweaking the decree after its initial announcement.
Han’s political résumé is long. He served as Prime Minister twice, first in 2007‑08 and again from 2022‑25. He was acting president after Yoon’s impeachment in December 2024, but was himself impeached by the National Assembly 13 days later for refusing to enact two investigative bills. His suspension moved the acting‑president duties to Choi Sang‑mok.
The video could be crucial. Once it airs, the public may see why the court approved its release, even though it was once classified as a military secret. The decision reflects a broader debate about transparency and national security in South Korea’s political arena.
Source: ianslive
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