Feb 10 • 07:30 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Ryu Hyuk Imitated Park Sung-jae Five Times in Court...Reenacting Ministry of Justice Meeting on 'Night of Insurrection'

In a court trial against former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae, Ryu Hyuk testified passionately, vividly reenacting their past meeting amid accusations of insurrection.

During the trial of former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae, who faces accusations related to insurrection, Ryu Hyuk, a former inspector at the Ministry of Justice, provided an emotional testimony, demonstrating Park's demeanor and mannerisms five times. Ryu's reenactment occurred during a 2024 meeting where Park had reportedly defended his actions following the decree of a state of emergency by then-President Yoon Suk-yeol. His imitation aimed to convey the absurdity of the situation he found himself in when he had to discuss governance under such tense circumstances.

Ryu stated that he felt compelled to attend the meeting to express his objections, questioning whether it was appropriate to discuss insurrection-related matters in such a setting. He recalled challenging Park directly during the meeting, strongly asserting that if it was indeed related to the emergency decree, he would not comply with any orders. Ryu's testimony painted a vivid picture of the gravity of the situation at that time, illustrating not just his personal conflict but also highlighting the controversy surrounding Park's leadership.

The courtroom drama raised further questions about the decision-making process during the emergency and showcased the deeper implications of Park's governance. Ryu's vivid reenactment served not only as a testament to his own moral stance but also echoed the broader dissent against the actions of the Ministry of Justice during a critical political moment in South Korea's recent history.

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