President Yoon Suk-yeol has publicly condemned the prosecution, claiming they manipulated evidence in the trials concerning the Wirye New Town development corruption allegations. He shared a post on the platform X (formerly Twitter), asserting that the prosecution's actions trying to distort the contents of the pertinent recording are outrageous manipulations of evidence. He suggested that this instance is one of many such cases of judicial impropriety.

The controversy centers around a transcript reportedly involving lawyer Nam Wook and accountant Jung Young-hak, wherein Nam allegedly discusses the plans concerning the development project. Disputed portions of this recording have become focal points in the legal proceedings against Yoon. The prosecution interprets certain unclear segments to their advantage, alleging that references in the transcript relate to Yoon and his associates rather than the actual development itself.

This ongoing dispute reflects broader tensions between President Yoon's administration and the prosecution, with Yoon previously criticizing the legal process and suggesting that the manipulation of evidence is aimed at defaming him and his political ambitions. His statements highlight increasing concerns over judicial fairness and the integrity of the legal proceedings amidst a politically charged environment in South Korea.