Cho Kuk: "Special Court for Insurrection Cases Act Clearly Has Constitutional Concerns"

Warns of Possible Release of Yoon if Unconstitutionality Is Raised

Cho Kuk, leader of the Innovation Party, raised objections on December 8 to the ruling party's push for the "Establishment of a Special Court for Insurrection Cases Act," stating that "there are clear concerns of unconstitutionality."

Cho Kuk, leader of the Innovation Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 8th. Photo by Yonhap News

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the same day, Cho pointed out, "If the issue of unconstitutionality is referred to the Constitutional Court, there is a high possibility that Yoon Suk Yeol and other members of the insurrection group will be released."

Cho added, "Concerns have grown regarding the end of the insurrection and legislative reforms," and emphasized, "We must thoroughly review the bill to fundamentally eliminate any potential for unconstitutionality."

He further stressed, "It is not the role of a lawmaker to determine and refer a case for unconstitutionality," adding, "A lawmaker may claim that 'there are no concerns of unconstitutionality,' but they are not the ones who can make a referral for unconstitutionality."

Cho also took a critical stance on the Democratic Party's proposals, such as the bill to restrict filibusters, the amendment to the Outdoor Advertising Act, the amendment to the Assembly and Demonstration Act, and the amendment to the Information and Communications Network Act. He said, "While I understand these initiatives are being promoted with good intentions, they could suppress political freedom of expression or excessively restrict freedom of the press."