Jeon Gwang-hoon Reincarcerated at Seoul Detention Center... Bail of 30 Million Won Forfeited

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bae Kyunghwan] Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church was ultimately re-incarcerated following the court's decision to revoke his bail. According to the court's ruling, the prosecution directed the police to re-detain Pastor Jeon in the afternoon, and he was re-incarcerated at Seoul Detention Center around 4:30 PM.

According to the legal community on the 7th, the Criminal Division 34 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Heo Seon-ah) accepted the prosecution's request and decided to revoke Pastor Jeon's bail. This comes 140 days after Pastor Jeon was released on bail on April 20.

Previously, the court had granted bail to Pastor Jeon with several conditions, including restrictions on residence, a pledge not to destroy evidence, and a ban on contact with parties related to the case. Among these conditions was a prohibition against participating in any assemblies or demonstrations that could be related to the case or illegal.

The 30 million KRW cash deposit paid by Pastor Jeon was also confiscated. At the time of his release, the court had accepted a total bail deposit of 50 million KRW, of which 20 million KRW excluding cash was replaced by a bail bond insurance certificate. The remaining 20 million KRW is also expected to revert to the national treasury from the insurance company.

Meanwhile, as Pastor Jeon headed to Seoul Detention Center that day, he expressed his intention to appeal, stating, "People are detained by a single order from the president." However, even if Pastor Jeon's side appeals the decision that day, the detention will be maintained until the court issues a ruling on the appeal.

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