A South Korean court has ruled that former President Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to establish an organization mirroring the authoritarian National Security Standing Committee of the Chun Doo-hwan era, with the intention of initiating constitutional revisions. The ruling stems from the first-instance trial of former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae, where the “Noh Sang-won notebook” served as key evidence. This notebook allegedly details plans for a body to supersede the National Assembly’s role. The court found this action to be a circumvention of the constitutionally mandated legislative process. The alleged aim was to bypass the National Assembly in pushing through constitutional amendments. This decision raises concerns about potential overreach of executive power and adherence to democratic principles. Further legal proceedings are expected as the case progresses.