[Column] Second Comprehensive Special Prosecutor Indicts Former Correctional Chief Shinyong Hae on Charges of Securing Detention Space During Martial Law

“Participated in Insurrection by Following Illegal Orders”

Shinyong Hae, former Director General of the Correctional Headquarters at the Ministry of Justice, has been indicted on charges of ordering the securing of detention space within correctional facilities during the 12·3 Martial Law.

Shin Yonghae, former Director General of the Correctional Service at the Ministry of Justice. Yonhap News Agency

On August 7, the second comprehensive special prosecutor’s team, led by Kwon Changyoung, announced that Shinyong Hae had been indicted without detention on charges of performing key duties related to insurrection.

Shinyong Hae is accused of ordering the securing of space in correctional facilities under the direction of former Minister of Justice Park Sungjae during the imposition of martial law. The special prosecutor's team argues that Hae participated in the crime of insurrection by carrying out illegal instructions from former Minister Park.

According to the investigation, Shinyong Hae instructed heads of correctional institutions across the country to prepare for the detention of those who violated the martial law proclamation. He also ordered the review of urgent parole to secure space for the detention of proclamation violators.

Meanwhile, former Minister Park was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the first trial on charges including participating in the imposition of martial law. As Park has appealed the ruling, the appellate trial is currently underway.

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