Yoo additionally stated that Yoon quashed Kim’s try to impose a curfew as a part of martial legislation, proof that the president supposed no hurt to the general public.
Rhee Ha-sang, the opposite lawyer, stated the riot costs towards Kim and Yoon had been “ridiculous” and ignored the president’s constitutional energy to impose martial legislation when deemed needed.
Kim, who tried suicide whereas in detention on Dec. 11, has beforehand stated he takes full duty for the priority brought on by the martial legislation decree, however argued that the investigation towards him and the president was unlawful .
Yoon was impeached by parliament on December 14 in a vote joined by some members of the ruling People Power Party, and now faces a Constitutional Court trial that may decide whether or not to reinstate him or take away him from workplace.
He didn’t reply to a ultimate summons for questioning in a separate prison investigation on Wednesday and didn’t submit authorized briefs requested by the Constitutional Court, which is able to maintain its first listening to on Friday.
Yoon’s repeated defiance has sparked criticism and calls from the opposition for his arrest.
