President Yoon criticized the tendency of some South Korean media to seek opinions from foreign governments regarding domestic legal matters, specifically the ruling related to former President Yoon Seok-yeol, who faces serious charges of insurrection. He expressed his concerns over the implications of this behavior on national sovereignty and the integrity of domestic institutions. In a comment made on social media, Yoon shared a report about remarks from a senior official in the Biden administration, who stated that the U.S. does not take a position on South Korea's judicial issues but remains concerned about political attacks, particularly those targeting religious figures and American businesses in South Korea.

In response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the White House statements, the U.S. State Department reaffirmed the importance of respecting the independence of democratic institutions in South Korea. Yoon questioned the reasoning behind the media's preference to consult foreign governments about the judgments passed by domestic courts, implying that such inquiries could be deemed as interference in national matters. He provocatively wondered whether these inquiries were only directed at the U.S. or if other countries like Japan, China, and those in Europe were also engaged in similar discussions.

This issue highlights the intricate relationship between South Korean media, national sovereignty, and foreign perceptions of South Korea's democratic processes. As President Yoon calls for more introspection within the media, the situation raises questions regarding the extent of foreign influence in domestic affairs, especially in politically sensitive contexts such as judicial rulings involving former leaders, and how this reflects on South Korea's image to the international community.