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24-Hour Police Surveillance in S. Korea : South Korea: Acting President Implements 24-Hour Police Surveillance at Constitutional Court

South Korea: Acting President Implements 24-Hour Police Surveillance at Constitutional Court
On Jan 22, South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced that police officers will be stationed at courts, including the Constitutional Court, on a 24-hour basis to ensure security amid heightened tensions following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Synopsis

On Jan 22, South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced 24-hour police surveillance at courts, including the Constitutional Court, to maintain security amid rising tensions after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

Key Takeaways

  • 24-hour police presence at courts.
  • Response to violence at Seoul Western District Court.
  • Impeached President Yoon faces multiple charges.
  • Government pledges to prevent future unrest.
  • Opposition committee issues witness summons.

Seoul, Jan 22 (NationPress) The Acting President of South Korea, Choi Sang-mok, announced on Wednesday that police personnel will be deployed around the clock at courts, including the Constitutional Court, to maintain order amid escalating tensions following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

This decision follows an incident where supporters of the impeached president invaded the Seoul Western District Court early Sunday, causing damage by breaking windows and entering the venue in protest against the court's ruling to formally arrest Yoon due to his brief declaration of martial law on December 3, according to the Yonhap news agency.

“The government expresses strong regret over the unlawful and violent acts that took place at the Seoul Western District Court,” Choi remarked during a meeting with government officials, vowing to prevent future occurrences.

Choi further mentioned that police task forces will be active 24/7 at crucial national institutions, such as the Constitutional Court and other courts, to bolster security protocols.

On Tuesday, thousands of Yoon's supporters gathered near the Constitutional Court under heavy police oversight as the detained president attended his impeachment trial for the first time. Yoon is anticipated to appear at court sessions weekly.

Choi also assured that the government will take decisive action against any unlawful behaviors, including assaults on police officers and vandalism during protests and assemblies.

Earlier that day, a parliamentary committee led by the opposition issued summons for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and six others involved in the martial law declaration to testify at the National Assembly.

The special committee probing Yoon's insurrection charges issued these orders after Yoon, former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, and five other military officials failed to appear as witnesses for the initial hearing. The orders mandated their presence by 2 p.m.

Yoon, who faces insurrection and abuse of power charges stemming from his brief martial law declaration on December 3, has been held at the Seoul Detention Centre in Uiwang, south of Seoul, since Sunday.

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