Presidential Office, Chief of Staff Chung Jin-seok, is in a meeting... "It is not balanced with politicians in the opposition."

[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 held a staff meeting to discuss countermeasures, and first, he sent a message that seemed to criticize the investigative agency through SNS.

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 in a meeting now, what is being discussed?

[Reporter]
Yes, the presidential office has been holding a meeting of senior secretaries presided over by Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok since 9 a.m. just now.

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 have also reported the arrest decision as a breaking news, it is expected that they are looking at the security and diplomatic situation and discussing 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."

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