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| ▲ The Seoul court complex in southern Seoul, where the Seoul High Court is located, is seen in this file photo taken Dec. 22, 2025. (Yonhap) |
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Seoul High Court to hold meeting of judges next week on dedicated benches for insurrection cases
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court said Wednesday it will convene a meeting of judges next week to discuss forming special benches to handle insurrection cases stemming from former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.
The move comes after the ruling Democratic Party (DP)-controlled National Assembly passed a bill last month to set up two panels each at the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court to hear cases involving insurrection, treason and rebellion charges.
The DP has argued for the special benches, citing perceived delays and unfairness in the trials of those implicated in martial law cases. The legislation came into force Tuesday.
The appellate court said the meeting will take place next Thursday to create guidelines for the special benches, such as requirements for judges to be assigned to the panels.
Yoon and multiple former officials are currently standing trial on charges of insurrection over their roles in the ousted president's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. The ongoing cases will continue to be handled by their current panels.
If appealed, Yoon's case would be heard by a special panel following a verdict expected next month.
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