During the final hearing of Lee's trial at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul, prosecutors led by Cho Eun-suk said Lee, who had a decade-long career as a judge and lawyer at a law firm, "took part" in Yoon's botched Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, despite being fully aware that it was illegal and unconstitutional.
Prosecutors added that Lee, who was also responsible for national security and disaster management, failed to stop Yoon and instead assisted him by instructing police and fire agencies to cut off power and water to media outlets.
Lee was also charged with perjury for denying his involvement during Yoon's impeachment trial last year.
The court is expected to deliver a verdict in Lee's trial in mid-February.
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