โIf You Truly Read It, Then Show the Proofโ
In May 2025, the South Korean National Assemblyโs Legislation and Judiciary Committee was filled with palpable tension.
A single voice pierced through the silence:
โIf the Supreme Court reviewed 60,000 pages of case records,
then why canโt it disclose the electronic access logs?โ
This question came from Rep. Park Eun-jung, a former prosecutor known for her calm yet piercing line of inquiry.
๐ The Spark: Lee Jae-myungโs Supreme Court Case
This controversy stems from the false statement case involving Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea.
- Issue: In a 2021 presidential debate, Lee denied ever playing golf with executives from the underwear company Ssangbangwool.
- Revelation: Later evidence suggested the golf meeting did occur.
- Legal Outcome:
- First trial: Guilty โ fine of 1.5 million KRW
- Appeals court: Not guilty
- Supreme Court: Guilty โ reversed the ruling in just 9 days
The public began asking: How could anyone read and analyze 60,000 pages in such a short time?
๐ Rep. Parkโs Pivotal Question
On May 6, 2025, Rep. Park addressed her concerns directly to Chief Justice Cheon Dae-yeop, head of court administration.
โPlease disclose the electronic access logs that show when and how the Supreme Court justices reviewed the records.โ
Cheonโs response shocked the public:
โThe Court does not manage or keep those access logs.โ
In other words, no proof exists that the justices actually reviewed the recordsโdespite their verdict being based on them.
๐ข Public Reaction: โShow Us the Logs!โ
Once the video of Parkโs questioning was made public, social media exploded:
- โThis is a matter of basic common sense.โ
- โJudicial credibility is crumbling.โ
- โHow can the court demand our trust without evidence?โ
Rep. Kim Min-seok proposed a petition campaign demanding the disclosure of court logs.
Within a single day, tens of thousands joined, calling for judicial transparency.
This wasnโt merely about politics or Lee Jae-myung.
It was a demand for accountability from the highest level of the judiciary.
๐งญ Timeline: From Supreme Court Ruling to Court Log Uproar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Lee Jae-myung acquitted in the appellate court |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Supreme Court reviews case in en banc session |
| May 1, 2025 | Supreme Court reverses verdict โ guilty (in 9 days) |
| May 2, 2025 | Public begins to question feasibility of review |
| May 6, 2025 | Rep. Park demands access logs in Judiciary Committee |
| May 6, 2025 | Chief Justice admits logs are not maintained |
| May 7, 2025 | Video goes viral โ nationwide public outrage |
| May 7, 2025 (evening) | Petition launched for log disclosure |
| May 8, 2025 | Tens of thousands sign within 24 hours |
| Ongoing | Civil society and political leaders continue pressure |
โ ๏ธ Why Transparency Matters in the Judiciary
The Supreme Court is the highest legal authority under South Koreaโs Constitution.
Its decisions have final authority and immense influence over society.
Thatโs precisely why its credibility must be rooted in transparency.
Rep. Parkโs question strikes at the heart of the issue:
โDid you truly read 60,000 pages?โ
โIf so, why canโt you show us the evidence?โ
๐งพ Final Thoughts
In any democratic society, the law must be trustworthy and impartial.
And those who enforce the law must be held to the highest standards of accountability.
South Koreans are no longer asking.
They are demanding:
โIf you claim to speak the truth,
then show us the trace you left behind.โ
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#ParkEunjung #SupremeCourtLogs #60000Pages #JudicialTransparency #LeeJaemyungCase #CourtRulingReversal #CheonDaeyeop #KoreanPolitics #JusticeInQuestion #CourtLogControversy #LegislativeHearing2025
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