"Supporters of Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon Clash with Police in Front of Jongno, Seoul, Demanding His Release"

Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of the Korea Christian Federation, who is accused of violating the Public Official Election Act, is responding to reporters' questions as he enters the courtroom to attend the warrant hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 24th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-gi] Supporters of Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of the Christian Council of Korea, who leads the Moon Jae-in Resignation National Struggle Headquarters (Beomtu-bon), clashed with police in front of Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the 28th, demanding the release of Pastor Jeon.

At around 11 a.m. that day, about 70 people, including former Gyeonggi Governor Kim Moon-soo, gathered in front of Jongno Police Station, shouting "Release Pastor Jeon" and attempted to enter the police station. The police deployed about 80 officers to block them.

It is reported that they gathered near the Blue House Sarangchae in the morning for a rally and then moved to Jongno Police Station. The police currently prohibit rallies in downtown Seoul areas such as Seoul Station Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, and near the Blue House.

The day before, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Appeal Division 5-2 (Presiding Judges Yoo Seok-dong, Lee Gwan-hyung, and Choi Byung-ryul) held a detention review hearing for Pastor Jeon and dismissed the request. The court stated, "The issuance of the arrest warrant was lawful, and it is recognized that there is a need to continue the detention."

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