Judges Sued by Defendant Over Trial Procedures at Seoul Court

Judges at the Seoul Eastern District Court are embroiled in an unusual legal battle, facing a relentless stream of lawsuits filed by a single defendant unhappy with how their trials are being conducted. The defendant has initiated a campaign of litigation, suing judges for alleged procedural misconduct.

Over the past year, this defendant has filed 34 separate lawsuits, demanding hundreds of millions of won in compensation. The legal actions target judges who have presided over their cases, with the defendant claiming dissatisfaction with the handling of proceedings. This has resulted in 22 different judges being named in these suits, 13 of whom are still serving at the Seoul Eastern District Court.

The sheer volume of litigation has placed a considerable strain on the court's resources. Considering there are 44 civil judges at the Seoul Eastern District Court, the fact that nearly one in three are now defendants in these cases highlights the extraordinary nature of the situation. Some judges have even sought legal counsel for themselves as they navigate these personal lawsuits while managing their judicial duties.