Special counsel appeals acquittal of ex-President Yoon in perjury case
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team has challenged the acquittal ...
A special counsel team has challenged the acquittal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol of perjury charges related to the insurrection trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, according to legal sources. The special counsel, led by Cho Eun-suk, filed an appeal with the Seoul High Court the day after its appellate bench ruled that Yoon had not provided false testimony during a November hearing.
The appellate bench's decision aligned with a lower court's ruling. Cho's team accused Yoon of perjury due to his testimony that he intended to hold a Cabinet meeting prior to declaring martial law on December 3, 2024. They argued that Yoon initially summoned only six Cabinet members, but changed his mind to meet the legal quorum for a full Cabinet meeting, as suggested by Han Duck-soo.
The team sought a 10 million-won ($7,399) fine for Yoon. However, the appellate court sided with Yoon, concluding that evidence suggested he had intended to invite more Cabinet members independently of Han's proposal.
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