Police Chief Jo Ji-ho's Health Deteriorates, Considering Bail Request

Police Chief Jo Ji-ho, who is accused of rebellion related to the December 3 emergency martial law incident, appeared on the 13th at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, to undergo a detention hearing. Photo by Jo Yong-jun

Police Commissioner Jo Ji-ho, who was arrested on charges related to the emergency martial law on December 3, is reportedly considering a bail request due to deteriorating health.

Jo's attorney, Roh Jeong-hwan, stated on the 16th, "Jo has complications, and I heard that the Police Hospital is not capable of providing adequate treatment," adding, "His life is at stake, so being released on bail is the top priority and key issue."

Earlier, the Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced that Jo, who was detained at the Namdaemun Police Station in Seoul, was transferred to a negative pressure isolation room at the Songpa Police Hospital on the 14th. Jo is currently suffering from blood cancer.

Jo received medical treatment at the Police Hospital even on the day he was urgently arrested on the 12th. Attorney Roh said that medical staff recommended hospitalization at that time, but Jo refused, saying, "It could cause controversy over special treatment and harm the organization."

Jo is currently detained by the police on charges of rebellion, including controlling the National Assembly on the day of martial law, under the orders of President Yoon Seok-yeol.

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