President Yoon's supporters flocked to the Constitutional Court.Three arrested.

2025.01.19. PM 8:51
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Supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who were protesting in front of the Seoul Western District Court in protest of the issuance of the warrant, are moving to the Constitutional Court to continue the protest.During the

, as protests intensified, three people believed to be supporters of obstruction of justice were arrested at the scene.

I'll connect you to a reporter for more information.

Reporter Kim Joo-young, is there still a lot of people?

[Reporter]
The number of people who filled the road in front of the Constitutional Court has decreased a lot now.

Some supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol's president are now standing by chanting.

Police are warning that they can be punished if they do not disperse, saying they have continued unreported rallies for a long time.

Earlier this morning, supporters who had gathered again near the Western District Court and continued to protest began marching in front of the Constitutional Court at around 2 p.m. due to the police's forced dissolution.

Since then, he has insisted on illegal elections with Taegeukgi, American flags, and hand signs and urged President Yoon to dismiss the impeachment trial.

Police once completely controlled the intersection of Anguk Station in front of Jaedong Elementary School in Bukchon-ro near the Constitutional Court when protesters gathered, but lifted it at 8:41 p.m.

Protesters protested strongly against police blocking traffic and were caught trying to cross the wall and enter the Constitutional Court.

Police have arrested and are investigating three people, including supporters, who are accused of obstructing the execution of official duties.

Earlier this afternoon, a supporter who had a physical conflict with the police in front of the Western District Court was arrested, and the number of protesters arrested by the police in the Western District Court and the Constitutional Court clash increased to about 90.

In the meantime, the Constitutional Court is scheduled to hold hearings on President Yoon's impeachment this Tuesday and Thursday.

I'm Kim Joo-young of YTN from the Ministry of Social Affairs.





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