Yoo also said Yoon overruled Kim’s attempt to impose a curfew as part of the martial law, which was proof that the president did not intend any harm for the public.
Rhee Ha-sang, the other lawyer, said the accusations of insurrection against Kim and Yoon were “ludicrous” and ignored the president’s constitutional power to impose martial law when deemed necessary.
Kim, who attempted suicide while in detention on Dec 11, has previously said he took full responsibility for the concern caused by the martial law decree, but argued the investigation against him and the president was illegal.
Yoon was impeached by parliament on Dec 14 in a vote joined by some members of his ruling People Power Party and now faces a Constitutional Court trial that will determine whether to restore or remove him from office.
On Wednesday, he did not respond to the latest summons for questioning in a separate criminal investigation and has not submitted legal briefs requested by the Constitutional Court, which is set to hold the first hearing on Friday.
Yoon’s repeated defiance sparked criticism and calls from the opposition for his arrest.
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