The rule of law, the court storming riot...Police "Strict Investigation".

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At the Seoul Western District Court, where some supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol staged a riot, some supporters gathered today to protest the issuance of a warrant.

I'll connect with the reporter to find out more about the situation. Reporter Bae Minhyuk! What is the situation in the Western District Court now?

[Reporter]
Yes, the site was in a lull until morning, but after day, some supporters gathered in front of the court again, causing congestion.

The police are controlling both sides of the road and maintaining a vigilance posture based on the court's main gate in case of emergency.Supporters of President Yun

were found to have clashed with the police at one point this afternoon, and some began marching toward the Constitutional Court.

Police are managing the situation in response to fears of renewed protests.

In connection with the previous riots, an investigation team has also been set up.

Police say they have arrested a total of 86 people so far due to illegal violent protests in the Western District Court last night and early this morning.

In addition, more than 10 injuries were reported to the fire authorities during the same time.

The police are dispersing the arrested protesters to the police station in downtown Seoul and investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

At the same time, the police also held an emergency meeting of the command regarding the "illegal violent protests in the Western District Court."

At the meeting, the police said that illegal violence that cannot be overlooked in the Western District Law occurred, which is a significant challenge to the rule of law and decided to deal with it strictly in accordance with the law.

In addition, based on on on-site evidence, we have established an arrest investigation policy for all illegal actors.

Acting National Police Agency Commissioner Lee Ho-young, who inspected the scene this morning, said he would strictly deal with illegal and violent protests and explained that he would thoroughly investigate the threat of killing judges.

The police said they received a request for personal protection from Cha Eun-kyung, a senior judge at the Western District Court, this morning and will take action from tomorrow.

In the meantime, the court administration also expressed strong regret over the intrusion into the Western District Court.

The court administration said the breach was a total denial of the rule of law and a significant challenge.

It also said that such a situation should never happen and cannot be tolerated.

Accordingly, the court administration emphasized that thorough fact-checking and strict legal responsibility for the incident should be followed.

I'm Bae Minhyuk of YTN at the Seoul Western District Court.



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