Last month, the first-instance judgement sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment on charges of insurrection, prompting calls for the publication of the verdict with real names. In response, Newstapa released the full verdict, including the names of responsible figures. On its special page titled 'Yoon Seok-yeol’s Insurrection Part.3 Recorded Excuses', Newstapa aimed to unveil the identities hidden behind judicial anonymity, presenting a visualized account of defendants’ claims and the court's decisions.

Newstapa criticized the judiciary for offering a version of the verdict with the identities of major participants obscured under the pretext of 'personal data protection', which made it difficult for ordinary citizens – the sovereign entity – to access and comprehend the records of the judgment. While the press was given the anonymized judgement for reporting purposes, ordinary citizens face complicated procedures to access the complete verdict, highlighting a stark contrast with the Constitutional Court’s practice of promptly and transparently releasing presidential impeachment verdicts online. This lack of openness in the judicial system raises concerns regarding accountability in the context of serious charges like insurrection.

Despite its commitment to real-name disclosure, Newstapa acknowledged that certain aspects of anonymity for lower-ranking participants were retained. However, they took the initiative to identify senior officers, such as colonels and public officials whose names had already been disclosed in previous testimonies, to ensure historical accountability. Following this release, legal scholars have advocated for a citizen movement to push for the Central District Court of Seoul to make all real-name verdicts publicly accessible, emphasizing the necessity for transparency in judicial processes for the sake of public trust and historical integrity.