Cooperation Agency arrested Yoon Suk Yeol's president...Let's start a full investigation.

[Anchor]
An investigation is underway into President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was arrested on charges of leading a rebellion. Let's connect the legal team reporters at the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit. Youngsoo Kim, reporter Lee Kyung-guk.

[Reporter]
I will continue to report the related news from the high-ranking government official's crime investigation office. First, let me briefly point out the arrest process of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Joint Investigation Headquarters sent a notice to the media at around 10:40 a.m. today.

It said it executed an arrest warrant for President Yoon at 10:33. This is the first time in constitutional history that a sitting president has been arrested. And it's been 43 days since martial law was declared.

Shortly after 10:40, vehicles believed to be security services departed from Hannam-dong's official residence. Around 53 minutes, these vehicles arrived at the airlift. And our reporters' cameras captured the back of President Yoon getting out of the car and entering the building.

In fact, many reporters were waiting for the photo line at the main gate of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit. But as I entered the back door, I missed the opportunity for reporters to ask questions. Even the president's vehicle went into the screen, and he couldn't get a proper picture of President Yoon.

Perhaps it was intended to at least prevent the president's appearance from being exposed by the presidential security service. It is not known whether this is a security issue or whether it is due to the impact on public opinion.

Before attending the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, the President himself issued a statement. A video that appeared to have been filmed in a hurry at the official residence was provided to the media. Looking at the main contents, we do not admit the investigation by the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, but decided to attend. He stressed that it is to prevent unsavory bloodshed.

As the president comes to the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit for investigation, numerous supporters are gathering around the Gwacheon Government Complex, where the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is located. We'll also tell you the situation of the assembly. First of all, President Yoon Suk Yeol's investigation began at 11 o'clock. Reporter Lee Kyung-guk, please briefly summarize how it is going now.

[Reporter]
Investigation of President Yoon, as you mentioned, 5 Gwacheon Government Complex. It is being held from 11 a.m. in the investigation room on the third floor where the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is located. The investigation began immediately after President Yoon's vehicle arrived at the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit building less than 10 minutes ago.

The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit explained that there was no separate T-dime or greeting time before the investigation. In the ongoing investigation, it has been confirmed that Lee Dae-hwan, the senior prosecutor of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, Cha Jung-hyun, and Lee Jae-seung, the deputy chief prosecutor of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, are also participating in the investigation. On President Yoon's side, it was found that lawyer Yoon Gap-geun and others were present.

The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit has prepared more than 200 pages of questionnaires. In addition to the data received from the prosecution, the questionnaire has been steadily reinforced based on the prosecution's indictment of the people handed over to the trial. Previously, the questionnaire was found to be about 100 pages long when the first warrant was executed, but it has been confirmed that it has doubled to more than 200 pages in the second execution.

Today's investigation is expected to be followed by newspapers on the entire process from the preliminary plot of emergency martial law to detailed implementation. However, as President Yoon himself said he does not directly admit the investigation by the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, chances are high that he will exercise his right to refuse to make a statement.

[Reporter]
I told you earlier that President Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters were gathered around the Gwacheon Government Complex, but it seems that the on-site screen came in. It would be nice if you could show me the on-site screen together. Even though our reporters are a little far from the entrance, there seem to be so many people that they can hear the assembly.

The door that you can enter right now, the door that President Yoon Suk Yeol entered, is now closed. The door is closed because a lot of supporters are gathered.

This is the scene right now. We're sending you a video of us filming a little while ago. Many supporters are gathering to criticize and condemn President Yoon Suk Yeol's execution of arrest warrants. A lot of experience is also put in place in case of an emergency. You can see the police buses lined up around now.

Many supporters have gathered around Hannam-dong, and since President Yoon Suk Yeol set off for investigation into the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, they have gathered little by little. Perhaps more supporters will be able to gather over time. I think we need to be careful not to have an emergency here, a bloodbath or something like that.

Reporter Lee Kyung-guk briefly explained the investigation, so should we find out how the investigation room is organized?

[Reporter]
First of all, the investigation room is the size of a general inspection room. And there are video recording equipment in the investigation room. If President Yoon agrees, the investigation will be recorded in video and audio. President Yoon and his lawyer will sit inside the investigation room, and prosecutors from the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit will sit opposite each other to conduct the investigation.

And across from this investigation room, there is a separate rest area. As a result of checking, it is said that sofas and tables are provided, but it is understood that a separate rest area was prepared with care as it is expected that high-intensity investigations will continue.

First of all, at around 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit plans to hold a briefing on the arrest of President Yoon. We can explain in detail how to proceed with the investigation in the future through a briefing. We will continue to deliver related information through the following broadcast.

[Reporter]
It is expected that we will be able to check whether President Yoon Suk Yeol is exercising his right to remain silent or making statements in the investigation. If the investigation into the president proceeds, as you know well, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit should decide whether to claim the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit or release it within 48 hours.

However, the general analysis of the legal profession is that they will seek an arrest warrant. It is 48 hours on the 17th of Moraine, so it is expected that an arrest warrant will be requested by 10:30 on the 17th. In the meantime, I think the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit will have to decide whether to investigate once or twice.

The next procedures are scheduled if an arrest warrant is requested. The court's investigation of the warrant will be scheduled, and the court's judgment will determine whether to arrest him or not. Whether an arrest warrant is issued or not, attention is bound to be paid to the reason, the decision, and everything.

Now let's look at some of the allegations of Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency. Reporter Lee Kyung-guk, can you point out the legal details?

[Reporter]
First of all, President Yoon is suspected of rebellion. If you look at Article 87 of the Criminal Code, the crime of rebellion is divided into three categories: the head, the important mission worker, and the person involved. In the case of the head, you can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment or imprisonment. And if you participate in and direct or perform an important mission, you can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment for more than five years. It has been confirmed that President

Yoon was charged with the head of the rebellion. Today, it is President Yoon's legal advice, lawyer Seok Dong-hyun disclosed the search warrant of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit to the media, and it is understood that President Yoon's charges are listed as a charge of rebellion.

As you know, the incumbent president has the privilege of fluoridation. However, civil war and foreign exchange crimes are excluded.

[Reporter]
Through the investigation so far, we have been able to grasp when President Yoon Suk Yeol has prepared for martial law. The prosecution's investigation revealed that President Yoon had been thinking about emergency martial law since the end of March. Prosecutors found that the president mentioned emergency powers in late March and early April. I also mentioned the right to emergency measures in early August.

It was a place where military officials, including former Minister Kim Yong-hyun, were present. And there is no way to solve it unless it is a special way on November 9th. On the 24th, I mentioned the defeat of the National Assembly, special measures, and these. And on November 24, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun began drafting a proclamation announced after martial law.

There was this much process. He pointed out President Yoon's legal charges. It would be nice to find out about the facts now, but one of the important charges was to paralyze the National Assembly. And don't you think you ran an arrest team?

[Reporter]
That's right. First of all, the prosecution issued explanatory materials in the process of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun being handed over to trial. It contained the details of the military officials' instructions. First of all, the decree, which was mentioned earlier, was found to have been partially revised by President Yoon after former Minister Kim drafted it.

According to the prosecution's investigation, President Yoon called Lee Jin-woo, commander of the water defense command, and ordered him to pull out the lawmakers even if he shot him and broke the door. It was also confirmed by the police's investigation that he mentioned that martial law should be declared twice or three times.

It was also the prosecution's investigation that he called Police Commissioner Jo Ji-ho and told him to arrest all lawmakers who wanted to enter the National Assembly.

[Reporter]
We continue to tell you about the time President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit and the time he arrived at the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit after the arrest warrant was executed. President Yoon Suk Yeol once sent a statement to his supporters. I've made a number of statements. It is a bit unfortunate that although we issued an additional statement today, we never had a chance for reporters to ask questions.

The president has continued to insist on illegal investigations by the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit. At the same time, he has stated his position to prosecute or rather seek an arrest warrant. If the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit filed an arrest warrant with the Central District Court, it would respond then. President Yoon Suk Yeol is also not acknowledging the investigation itself by the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit. It seems likely that they will exercise their right to remain silent. We will check the briefing of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit later and deliver it additionally.