Today, we’re discussing the ongoing issue surrounding Kwon Do-hyung, a key figure in the Terra-Luna crisis, and his extradition to Korea.
Although the Montenegrin court has decided to extradite Kwon to Korea, local prosecutors have objected, reigniting the controversy.
Incident Overview and Background
Kwon Do-hyung is the founder of Terraform Labs, who gained international attention after the Terra-Luna collapse in 2022. Following this, he traveled through Singapore, the UAE, and Serbia before moving to Montenegro. In March 2023, he was arrested for attempting to travel to Dubai with a fake passport.
Court’s Extradition Decision and Prosecutors’ Objection
Montenegro’s appellate court permitted Kwon’s extradition to Korea, but the local prosecutor’s office disagreed and has requested the Supreme Court to review the legality of this decision.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide whether to stay the extradition by the weekend.
There is a precedent where the appellate court’s decision on extradition was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Lawyer’s Claims and Prosecutors’ Criticism
Kwon’s lawyer, Goran Rodic, criticized the prosecutors for focusing more on personal promises from former ministers rather than legal procedures.
He also highlighted that the court's seven decisions on this matter represent a judicial embarrassment and expressed hope that Kwon will be extradited to Korea within days following the final decision.
Future Outlook and Challenges
The extradition issue has become more complex due to extradition requests from both South Korea and the United States.
Montenegro’s courts have issued conflicting rulings multiple times, and this weekend’s decision by the Supreme Court will be a crucial turning point.
This case will be a significant test of international law and diplomatic cooperation.
Kwon Do-hyung’s extradition to Korea remains a complex and controversial issue.
The conflicting decisions between the Montenegrin prosecutors and the court make the final outcome uncertain.
This case will serve as an important test of international legal and diplomatic cooperation.
Three-Line Summary
Montenegro prosecutors have objected to the decision to extradite Kwon Do-hyung to Korea, potentially delaying the process.
Kwon’s lawyer criticized the prosecutors for prioritizing personal promises over legal procedures.
The Supreme Court’s decision this weekend will determine Kwon’s extradition fate.
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