Former South Korean President Yoon Welcomed by Supporters and Opponents Before Court Hearing
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Synopsis
On April 14, supporters and opponents of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Central District Court for his initial criminal trial regarding last year's martial law declaration. The event saw divided opinions with calls for justice and displays of support.
Key Takeaways
- Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters and opponents gathered outside the court.
- A banner praising the presiding judge was displayed.
- Yoon must attend the trial as the defendant.
- This is the fifth trial of a former South Korean president.
- Yoon was released from prison last month after his arrest was canceled.
Seoul, April 14 (NationPress) Supporters and adversaries of South Korea's former leader Yoon Suk Yeol converged outside the Seoul Central District Court on Monday, coinciding with his arrival for his inaugural criminal trial linked to his martial law proclamation from the previous year.
Approximately 20 of Yoon's supporters commenced waving the South Korean and US flags at the court's main entrance starting at 9 a.m., chanting phrases like 'Yoon Again.' Some among them declared, 'The president is innocent.'
Across the street from the courthouse, a banner extolling the presiding judge of Yoon's trial was displayed, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
A vehicle transporting Yoon arrived at the court at 9:50 a.m., greeted by cheers from his supporters.
Simultaneously, a faction of Yoon's detractors held a press conference nearby, demanding his re-arrest and severe punishment.
The hearing on Yoon's insurrection allegations is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. on Monday. As the defendant, Yoon is required to be present at the trial, according to Yonhap news agency.
This marks the fifth former president to face a criminal trial.
Yoon is permitted to access the court through an underground parking facility, with security protocols established to mitigate potential protests near the courthouse.
In January, Yoon faced arrest and was indicted on charges of criminal rebellion. However, he was released from custody last month after the Seoul court annulled his arrest, allowing him to stand trial without being detained.
