Ahead of Yoon's Warrant Hearing... West District Court Entrance Blocked
Warrant Hearing Scheduled for the 18th
Concerns Over Large Crowds... Entry Restricted to Authorized Personnel Only
On the 18th, the Seoul Western District Court, where the pre-trial detention hearing (warrant hearing) for President Yoon Seok-yeol is scheduled, closed its entrance and implemented tight security measures a day earlier on the 17th.
According to the legal community on the 17th, the Western District Court anticipated a possible influx of crowds near the courthouse due to the warrant hearing and therefore closed the courthouse grounds' entrance from 7 PM on the 17th.
On the day of the hearing, vehicle access is restricted to those involved in the warrant hearing, and no other individuals are allowed inside the courthouse.
Registered media reporters are permitted access only up to the ground parking lot in front of the courthouse from 11:30 AM. Filming using drones or similar devices is prohibited.
It is unknown whether President Yoon will appear, and even if he does, it is uncertain whether filming or reporting will be allowed.
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The court stated, "The suspect's movement route has not been finalized, and due to security concerns, restricted access zones are likely to be established," adding, "It is difficult to designate a reporting area for filming the suspect." However, it is possible to cover the lawyers in front of the public entrance of the court building.
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