Without the photo line, go straight to court...increased security in and out of the court

Tensions at the Western District Court are at their peak in the decision to attend President Yoon's appearance
Journalists flock to the courthouse...Out-of-court 'photo line' installation
President Yoon goes straight to the underground parking lot without the photo line.

[Anchor]
Contrary to expectations, President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the review of the arrest warrant, but did not stand on the photo line and headed straight to court.

As both inside and outside the courthouse filled with reporters and supporters, the boundaries between the Presidential Security Service and the police became tighter than ever.

I'm reporter Hwang Yoon-tae.

[Reporter]
Shortly after news broke that President Yoon Suk Yeol would appear in court in person, the Seoul Western District Court became very tense.

As he first came out of the detention center after his arrest on the 15th, reporters flocked outside the courtroom, and a "photo line" was also set up.

Cameras and reporters were placed everywhere in line with the expected movement.

However, at 1:54 p.m., President Yoon's convoy passed the main gate of the court and headed directly to the underground parking lot, and only the lawyer expressed a short position.

[Seok Dong-hyun / Yoon Suk Yeol Presidential Counsel: To make clear about this wrong and unjust investigation, he will appear today...]

Presidential security agents began deploying around the courthouse about an hour before the warrant was reviewed.

Security in and out of the courtroom and the convoy's movements were carefully checked, and the access road was controlled.
The
police have also been deployed to the court in preparation for contingencies such as the intrusion of supporters, raising the security posture to the fullest.

I'm YTN Hwang Yuntae.