Who is Kim Hyun-tae? – Emergency Martial Law Testimony of the 707th Special Mission Unit Commander / 2025.02.06

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Kim Hyun-tae: Testimony of the 707th Special Mission Unit Commander

On June 6, Kim Hyun-tae, commander of the 707th Special Mission Unit of the Army's Special Warfare Command, appeared as a witness at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and made important remarks during the sixth round of the impeachment trial of President Yoon Seok-yul. Kim testified about his unit's experience in the National Assembly during the December 3 emergency martial law situation, and the self-doubt his troops felt during physical clashes between lawmakers and citizens. These remarks showed how lawmakers struggled to avoid military intervention.

1. Background of Emergency Martial Law and Kim Hyun-Tae

Kim Hyun-tae led the 707th Special Task Force into the National Assembly on the day the state of emergency was declared. He stated that his primary mission was to blockade the National Assembly, and that he was instructed by former Special Warfare Commander Kwak Jong-geun that "no more than 150 people should gather." He emphasized that he was never instructed to remove lawmakers, and he also commented on the emotions his troops felt during the clashes with citizens.

2. troop self-doubt

Kim explained to the National Assembly the self-doubt his troops felt during the scuffle with the civilians: "Our troops felt self-doubt, like, 'Why are we here against the people,'" he said, noting that some even apologized to the civilians on the scene. Sentiments like these reveal the psychological toll the military takes during martial law.

3. Credibility of testimony

Kim's testimony has had a profound social impact. While his statements in court are highly political, they also provide an opportunity to reflect on the military's approach to intervention. "My mission was to blockade and defend," Kim said, clarifying the concept of defense and the purpose of blockade.

4. conclusion

Kim Hyun-tae's testimony provides important clues about the military's role in Congress. The key takeaway from the testimony is that the military should not be subject to direct political pressure, and that their primary function is to defend and protect. It's also time to consider how this will affect the relationship between the military and the government in the future.


Kim's testimony will be the subject of many social and political discussions in the years to come. This trial will determine how the actions of the 707th and their experiences will go down in history, and it is a reminder of the events we must remember.

Three-line summary

  • Kim Hyun-tae, who was assigned to blockade the National Assembly during martial law and spoke of his troops' self-doubt.
  • There was no instruction to remove the lawmaker, and the concept of ‘defense’ was emphasized.
  • His testimony has the potential to have a major impact on the relationship between the military and the government, and the discussion going forward.

Image Prompt:
A military leader speaking confidently in a courtroom during a tense trial, with military uniforms in the background and a serious atmosphere.



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