The integrity of South Korea’s judiciary has come under intense scrutiny. This follows serious allegations of unethical conduct against Senior Judge Jee Kui-youn, who presides over former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law case.

Judge Jee is accused of frequently visiting high-end hostess bars and being entertained by individuals allegedly seeking favorable court rulings.

He currently leads the three-judge panel overseeing critical cases involving former president Yoon, former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun, and other military figures implicated in the botched December 3 attempt to impose martial law. These allegations raise significant questions about the impartiality and fairness of the judicial process.