South Korean Judge Targeted by Disinformation During Yoon Impeachment Trial

Judge Moon Hyung-bae faces a wave of false claims as the Constitutional Court deliberates on removing suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Judge Moon Hyung-bae, acting head of South Korea's Constitutional Court, is facing a coordinated disinformation campaign during President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.
False allegations include fabricated ties to child pornography, doctored images linking Moon to communism, and fake social media posts attributed to Elon Musk criticizing him.
The ruling People Power Party amplified some of the false claims but later retracted and apologized for specific allegations after they were debunked.
Legal experts widely expect the court to uphold the parliamentary vote to remove Yoon, who attempted to impose martial law in December 2024.
Analysts suggest the disinformation aims to undermine public trust in the judiciary and delay the impeachment process, with potential implications for upcoming elections.