"WikiLeaks" Assange defendant's extradition trial begins February 25 at 8:37
A court in the UK court found whether the surrender of Assange, who was the founder of the accusation site `` WikiLeaks '' and was charged by the U.S. judiciary for illegal access to confidential information, etc., to the United States started.
Julian Assange rushed to the Ecuadorian embassy in London seeking asylum and was protected for nearly seven years, but was arrested and convicted last year for failing to appear in court during bail in another case. He is currently in prison in the UK.
U.S. law enforcement has charged Assange with charges relating to unauthorized access to confidential information, and a trial has started in a British court on Wednesday as to whether to surrender to the United States.
According to British media, the United States has argued that Assange should be tried by law in the United States, saying that leaking confidential information has put the lives of informants and others at risk.
Meanwhile, Defendant Assange argued that surrendering to the United States would expose the defendant to inhumane situations and, given the defendant's mental state, could result in suicide.
Outside the court, dozens of supporters of defendant Assange were protesting against the extradition.
The hearing was held for a week, closed shortly, and reopened in May, after which the court is expected to make a decision.