Kim Hong-il
Kim Hong-il is a prominent South Korean lawyer known for representing high-profile clients in politically charged cases. Recently, he gained media attention as the defense attorney for President Yoon Suk Yeol during Yoon's historic trial for insurrection, where he argued against the legality of the charges and emphasized the need to protect the rights of the accused.
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Yoon’s lawyer Kim Hong-il last week said that the declaration of martial law was not intended to paralyze the state.
Yoon faces final impeachment hearing
Taiwan· 2025-02-25
Yoon’s lawyer Kim Hong-il condemned the 'illegal probe,' arguing that the 'investigating body has no jurisdiction.'
Lawyer says Yoon wanted to stop S Korea ‘dictatorship’Taiwan· 2025-02-20
Kim Hong-il is the defense lawyer for Yoon Suk Yeol, arguing that the accusations are the result of an illegal investigation.
Defesa alega que presidente da Coreia do Sul pretendia evitar ditadura
Cabo Verde· 2025-02-20
Kim Hong-il is the lawyer defending Yoon Suk Yeol, arguing that the charges against him are illegal.
Yoon Suk Yeol: Abogado de destituido presidente surcoreano justifica la fallida ley marcial | Corea del Sur | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-02-20
Kim Hong-il is Yoon Suk-yeol's lawyer who criticized the investigation into the suspended president.
Yoons advokat: Undtagelsestilstand skulle forhindre diktatur
Denmark· 2025-02-20Kim Hong-il is Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyer who requested the annulment of the indictment.
Corée du Sud : ouverture du procès pour insurrection du président Yoon Suk Yeol
France· 2025-02-20