The presidential office will soon hold a meeting presided over by Chief of Staff Chung Jin-seok... "It's not fair with politicians in the opposition."

2025.01.19. AM 08:58
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[Anchor]
In response to the first-ever arrest of a sitting president in constitutional history, the Yongsan President's Office has stated that the result is inconsistent with opposition politicians.

Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok will soon hold a staff meeting to discuss countermeasures, and first, he sent a message on social media that seemed to criticize the investigative agency.

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]
The president's office is going to hold a meeting soon, so what will be discussed?

[Reporter]
Yes, the presidential office decided to hold a meeting of senior secretaries presided over by Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok at 9 a.m.

In a call with YTN, a senior presidential official explained that it is time to discuss countermeasures, as the first situation in the constitutional history of the arrest of a sitting president took place.

The staff is expected to explore the role of the presidential office in the future, while considering ways to resolve the chaos in state affairs.

As foreign media also broke the decision to arrest this time, it is expected to look at the security and diplomatic situation and discuss countermeasures.

[Anchor]
The presidential office's position on President Yoon's arrest also came out.

Please explain this as well.

[Reporter]
In a statement delivered to reporters, a senior presidential office official argued 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 speculated that he is targeting Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the Democratic Party, and others who are accused of violating the election law.

This is because when the Seoul Central District Court earlier dismissed the representative Lee's arrest warrant, it was important to guarantee the suspect's right to defend himself.

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

The presidential office has not made an official position on the arrest or investigation of President Yoon.

Analysts say that the unusual announcement of a high-ranking official's message indirectly shows an internal backlash against the arrest of the incumbent president.

Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok also sent a message on social media early this morning, saying, "Is it a riot for the purpose of the constitutional controversy or an emergency measure to stop it, and the people will eventually judge it."

[Anchor]
A sitting president has been arrested, what is the security job?

[Reporter]
The security service is also expected to review detailed security measures for President Yoon Suk Yeol in earnest.

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.



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