[Civil Diplomatic Letter No. 4]
Report on Violations of International Law and the U.S.
– ROK Mutual Defense Treaty by the Illegal Regimes of Moon Jae-in, Yoon Suk-yeol, and Lee Jae-myung
한국의 불법 수괴정권 문재인 윤석열 이재명이 범한 국제법 및 한미상호방위조약 위반 사례를 신고합니다.
- Introduction: Declaration for the Restoration of Constitutional Legitimacy and the Elimination of Illegal Power Cartels
The Constitution Guardians of Korea and the Institute for National Strength are civic patriotic organizations dedicated to defending the legitimacy of the 1948 founding Constitution of the Republic of Korea and safeguarding liberal democracy against the threats posed by North Korea, a hostile anti-state entity.
This letter is submitted to expose to the international community the reality of international law violations, the undermining of UN Security Council resolutions, the hollowing out of the U.S.–ROK Mutual Defense Treaty, and unconstitutional aid to North Korea carried out by the illegal regimes of Moon Jae-in [the Destroyer], Yoon Suk-yeol [the Abettor], and Lee Jae-myung [the Completer]. It calls for stern legal judgment against these acts.
Since the unlawful impeachment of the President in 2016, the Republic of Korea has been under illegitimate rule for nine consecutive years. Moon Jae-in’s regime repeatedly betrayed the constitutional duty to preserve national territory and aided hostile forces. Yoon Suk-yeol’s regime failed to prosecute these violations and instead prolonged the unconstitutional system. The current Lee Jae-myung regime has degraded administrative power into a tool for private gain and criminal activity, thereby gravely endangering constitutional order.
Though they appear to oppose one another, in essence these regimes collectively deny the founding legitimacy of the Constitution, privatize power, and surrender the nation’s destiny to hostile forces. They form nothing more than a “symbiotic unconstitutional system.”
- Cases of International Law and Defense Treaty Violations
(1) Moon Jae-in Regime: Unauthorized Transfer of National Security Assets and Neutralization of Sanctions
- Violation of UNSC Resolution 2397 (2017):
Petroleum and steel materials were transferred to North Korea for the Kaesong Inter-Korean Liaison Office without reporting. Resolution 2397 limits refined petroleum imports to 500,000 barrels annually, requires reporting within 30 days, and bans industrial metals under HS codes 72– Korea’s omission constituted a breach of transparency and sanctions.
- Violation of Article 2 of the U.S.–ROK Mutual Defense Treaty:
The September 19 Military Agreement established no-fly zones and curtailed joint exercises, disabling ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) assets. This directly contravened the obligation to maintain joint defense capabilities and inflicted losses on U.S. deterrence strategy. It was ratified unilaterally without parliamentary consent, violating Article 60 of the Constitution.
- Violation of UNSC Resolution 2371 (2017):
North Korean coal disguised as Russian imports entered Korea due to lax oversight and reporting failures, undermining the credibility of the sanctions regime.
- Violation of UNSC Resolutions 2094 (2013) and 2321 (2016):
Attempts to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Complex and Mount Kumgang tourism risked channeling wages and fees directly to the North Korean regime, contravening prohibitions on bulk cash transfers. This conflicted with U.S. Executive Order 13722 and weakened allied sanctions.
- THAAD “Three No’s” Agreement:
Korea pledged to China no additional THAAD deployment, no participation in U.S. missile defense, and no trilateral military alliance with the U.S. and Japan. This restricted sovereign self-defense and weakened U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy and alliance trust.
(2) Yoon Suk-yeol Regime: Principle-less Humanitarian Aid and Dereliction of Duty
Yoon Suk-yeol’s regime, instead of correcting prior illegality, perpetuated it.
- As Prosecutor General, Yoon failed to investigate the Ssangbangwool illicit remittance case, thereby enabling continued illegitimate rule. This neglected enforcement of UNSC Resolution 2321, which prohibits cash transfers to North Korea.
- Under the banner of a “Bold Initiative,” his government approved multiple shipments of goods to North Korea by civic groups. While humanitarian aid is permissible under international law, the absence of transparent monitoring undermined sanctions integrity.
(3) Lee Jae-myung Regime: Constitutional Subversion through “Two-State Theory” and Open Treason
The current Lee Jae-myung regime represents the most blatant assault on constitutional order.
- Violation of UNSC Resolution 2321:
As Governor of Gyeonggi Province, Lee orchestrated the illicit transfer of $8 million to North Korea via private companies. This constitutes third-party bribery and clear evidence of international law violation. - Denial of Constitutional Article 3:
His advocacy of a “peaceful two-state theory” recognizes North Korea as a sovereign state, abandoning Korea’s territorial sovereignty. His push to restore the September 19 Military Agreement further surrendered national security.
- Legal and Constitutional Analysis
According to Article 6 of the ROK Constitution, international treaties have the same effect as domestic laws. Therefore, UN Security Council resolutions and the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty are the foundation of South Korean security.
Support for North Korea that violates these is an international crime that cannot be justified under the guise of being “humanitarian.” Specifically, the act of illegitimate powers bypassing international sanctions and destroying trust with allies to appease North Korea was an act of breach of trust against the people and an act of insurrection.
All anti-state acts of governance committed by the regimes born after the illegal impeachment of President Park Keun-hye must be revoked and returned to the original constitutional state in accordance with “National Reconstruction and Restoration of the Rule of Law.”
- Conclusion and Appeal to the International Community
As of 2026, the Republic of Korea had endured nine consecutive years of illegitimate rule, placing the nation’s security on the brink of collapse. The peoples of the world who cherish liberal democracy, together with the international community, could no longer tolerate this cartel of treason. The Constitutional Guardians Association of Korea declared that these events were not mere differences of policy but deliberate violations of international security norms and attempts to overthrow the liberal democratic system.
Therefore, the United Nations and the Government of the United States needed to thoroughly investigate the cases of sanctions violations committed by illegitimate authorities in Korea, and strong judicial measures such as secondary boycotts had to be imposed against those responsible. It was necessary to reinforce the U.S.–ROK alliance by establishing mechanisms to regularly verify Korea’s compliance with treaty obligations. Joint exercises and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) operations had to be normalized to restore deterrence, and sanctions enforcement had to be strengthened by strict control of financial flows. Furthermore, diplomatic instruments had to be enhanced to ensure that Korea’s policies aligned with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy and the maximum pressure campaign.
The Constitution of the Republic of Korea clearly states that all power derives from the people. Those illegitimate forces who betrayed the will of the people and drove the nation into crisis had to face the judgment of history and the punishment of law. The restoration of the rule of law and the recovery of the founding spirit were essential, and the active cooperation of the international community was required to safeguard global freedom and peace.
The Constitutional Guardians Association of Korea and the Institute for National Strength solemnly declared that they would uphold the spirit of the U.S.–ROK Mutual Defense Treaty to the very end.
May 6, 2026
Constitution Guardians of Korea (CGA)
Representative: Park Sang-gu
Institute for National Strength
Director: Kim Dae-heung
And all patriotic citizens of the Republic of Korea
