Rights watchdog scraps recommendation on Yoon's right to defense, plans apology
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The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has revoked its previous recommendation to guarantee defense rights for former President Yoon Suk Yeol during his impeachment trial, also issuing a public apology for the initial decision.
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Why It Matters
The commission previously recommended defense rights for Yoon following his martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024. This move faced public criticism.
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- The state human rights watchdog decided Monday to scrap its earlier resolution recommending that former President Yoon Suk Yeol's right to defense be guaranteed during his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court.
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) revised and approved the motion calling for the repeal of the recommendation and a public apology over issuing the recommendation.
Ahn Chang-ho, chair of the commission, abstained from the vote. Ahn was appointed by Yoon.
In February 2025, the commission came under fire after adopting the recommendation amid growing calls from Yoon's supporters for the impeached president to be guaranteed a fair trial over his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024.
Open Questions
- What specific factors led to the reversal of the recommendation?
