President's Office, Yoon's Arrest, "Inequity with opposition politicians"...Jeong Jin-seok, "People decide whether it is riot or emergency."

[Anchor]
As the arrest of the current president, which was unprecedented in constitutional history, became a reality, the presidential office in Yongsan criticized the result, saying it was not compatible with opposition politicians.

Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok will hold a staff meeting at 9 a.m. to discuss measures, and he said on social media that the public will eventually decide whether the declaration of martial law is a riot or an emergency measure.

I'm connecting with a reporter to find out more.

Reporter Kang Min-kyung!

[Reporter]
Yes, it's in the presidential office in Yongsan.

[Anchor]
So the presidential office's position came out?

[Reporter]
Yes, a senior official in the presidential office said in a statement to reporters that Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to arrest him was a result of inequity with other opposition politicians.

The official also pointed out that he is concerned that it will undermine public trust in the fairness of the judiciary.

Although he did not specify his name, it is presumed to be aimed at Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, who has judicial risks.

This is because when the Seoul Central District Court earlier dismissed the arrest warrant for Lee Jae-myung, it was the subject of public surveillance and criticism as the leader of the main opposition party, and it was important to guarantee the suspect's right to defend himself.

While President Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters were seen in front of the Western District Court early this morning, Yongsan directly hit the judiciary, citing the opposition investigation, so it is expected to have a significant impact.

The presidential office has not officially expressed its position on President Yoon's arrest or investigation.

As the unprecedented situation of arresting an incumbent president became a reality, it is analyzed that a high-ranking official took an unusual position.

As such, it is possible to interpret that the president's office is also regretful and opposed to the incident.

Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok also posted on social media after issuing the warrant, stressing that the public will eventually decide whether it is a riot for the purpose of the constitutional controversy or an emergency measure to stop it.

[Anchor]
What is the future policy of the President's Office?

First of all, a senior staff meeting will be held this morning?

[Reporter]
That's right. The presidential office decided to hold a meeting of senior secretaries at 9 a.m. today, presided over by Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-suk.

In a call with YTN, an official from the president's office explained that it is time to discuss countermeasures as the unprecedented situation of Yoon Suk Yeol's presidential arrest unfolded.

The meeting is expected to explore the role of the presidential office in the future, while discussing ways to resolve the confusion in state affairs.

In addition, as foreign media have reported the arrest decision as a breaking news, there is a possibility that they will intensively review the security and diplomatic situation.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Security Service is now expected to consider detailed security measures for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The bodyguard emphasizes his status as a "current president" and is likely to maintain the same security measures, just as he was under arrest.

Specifically, when President Yoon moves outside to investigate investigative agencies or attend the Constitutional Court, it is expected that security vehicles will accompany him to the front and back of the convoy.

The security agency is reportedly considering designating the Seoul Detention Center as a security zone.

However, this is a part where consultations between the security service and the Ministry of Justice's correction headquarters should precede, so it remains to be seen whether the security service's plan will become a reality.

So far, I've delivered it from the presidential office in Yongsan.