Court Strengthens Security at Building Ahead of Detention Review Hearing for President Yoon

The court is strengthening security within its premises ahead of President Yoon Seok-yeol's detention review hearing.

Seoul Central District Court, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyeong

On the 16th, the Seoul High Court issued a statement saying, "A detention review for a major case is scheduled, and there is a possibility of crowds gathering near the court building," adding, "Security at the entrances will be enhanced, and inspections and searches will be intensified when entering the main building."

Some entrances will be closed in the afternoon. The court also requested that vehicle use be minimized. However, specific details may change depending on whether the suspect appears.

Judge So Jun-seop of the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 32 is scheduled to conduct President Yoon's detention review hearing at 5 p.m. that day. It is undecided whether the suspect, President Yoon, will attend.

Earlier, President Yoon's side filed a detention review petition with the Seoul Central District Court, arguing the impropriety of the High-ranking Officials' Crimes Investigation Unit's detention. The detention review system is a legal procedure under current law whereby the court examines whether the arrest or detention by investigative agencies is lawful and whether the continuation of the arrest or detention is necessary, and releases the detainee if found unlawful or unjust.

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