On the 19th, a life sentence was handed down to former President Yoon Seok-youl for treason, and there have been calls for the full, real-named judgment document to be made public. Professor Cha Seong-an, a former judge and current law professor at the University of Seoul, advocated for a public movement to request that the Central District Court of Seoul make the judgment document available to all citizens. Cha emphasized that while some names remain in the redacted judgment document, the broader public should have access to the entire judgment in order to foster transparency and accountability in judicial matters.

In his Facebook post, Cha criticized the practice of redacting names in judgments, questioning who or what entities are protected by such anonymity. He argued that the public deserves to read and critique the judgment, asserting their right to have access to such critical information about a significant legal case involving a former president. His comments raise essential questions about the balance between protecting privacy and ensuring the public’s right to know, particularly in cases involving historical responsibility and national interest.

Cha also labeled the mechanical redaction of names in this judgment as unconstitutional, suggesting that while some cases might warrant anonymity, in high-profile cases such as Yoon’s treason trial, transparency should prevail. He stated that the judiciary bears a responsibility to uphold the public's right to information and that any automatic redaction processes in contexts like Yoon's trial could undermine fundamental democratic principles. Furthermore, he encouraged collective action among the public to demand the release of the full judgment, emphasizing that knowledge and clarification of such matters are crucial for the health of democracy.