Police Special Investigation Unit: "If President Yoon Meets Conditions, Emergency Arrest Possible... Review Needed"

No Request to Ban President's Departure

On the 9th, the police stated regarding the possibility of the emergency arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol, "It depends on whether the conditions for emergency arrest are met, and if they are, it can be done, but reviewing that part is a priority."

The police announced that they are considering a travel ban on President Yoon Seok-yeol. Photo taken on the 9th at the National Investigation Headquarters in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

A representative of the Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency said this during a press briefing on the investigation of the emergency martial law situation, in response to the question, "Is an emergency arrest of President Yoon possible, similar to former Minister Kim Yong-hyun?"

The official explained about the travel ban on President Yoon, "It has not been requested yet and is still under review," adding, "We are comprehensively considering the actual possibility of departure and various other factors."

Special Investigation Unit Chief Woo Jong-su emphasized, "There are no personnel or material restrictions on the subjects of this investigation," and stated, "We will conduct a strict investigation according to law and principles."

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