Hyun Geun-taek, a lawyer who had been accused of leaking trial records in the case of Lee Hwa-young, a former Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, was acquitted by the Suwon District Court. The court ruled that the prosecution's charges were dismissed on the grounds that the investigation exceeded legal boundaries, underscoring concerns about prosecutorial overreach. The ruling highlighted the importance of adhering to the legal procedures in the prosecution’s conduct, indicating that an improper legal process rendered the charges against Hyun invalid.

The prosecution had charged Hyun with violations of the Personal Information Protection Act, alleging that he distributed classified evidence from a trial relating to financial transactions tied to North Korea while serving as legal counsel for Lee Hwa-young. However, the court found that the prosecution had overstepped its authority by pursuing the case beyond the scope of its investigative powers, reinforcing the principle that legal processes must be strictly followed to ensure justice.

Following the dismissal, Hyun expressed gratitude towards the court for its fair judgment and reiterated his stance that the prosecution lacked the jurisdiction to charge him. He indicated that he had previously submitted documents asserting that no investigation should have occurred and expressed strong regret over the prosecution's persistent actions leading up to the trial. This case reflects ongoing tensions regarding legal boundaries and prosecutorial ethics in South Korea, particularly in high-profile cases involving political figures.