A South Korean court has rejected a request from Mose Tan, an American Liberty University professor, to recuse the judge presiding over his defamation lawsuit brought by President Yoon Suk-yeol. Tan, also known as Dan Hyeon-myeong, is currently barred from leaving the country as part of the investigation into the allegations. He faces charges related to claims made against President Yoon. This is not the first time Tan has challenged the legal proceedings; he previously contested the initial travel ban. The court deemed his recusal request unfounded, allowing the trial to proceed with the current judge. Tan’s legal team has indicated further appeals are likely, potentially prolonging the case. The defamation case stems from Tan’s critical commentary regarding President Yoon’s past activities.