On the 21st, President Yoon Seok-yeol, who appeared at the Constitutional Court for the impeachment trial and finished his arguments, was transferred to the Armed Forces Seoul District Hospital instead of Seoul Detention Center.


Supporters of President Yoon Seok-yeol gather near Anguk Station close to the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 21st, when President Yoon attended the third impeachment trial hearing. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

Supporters of President Yoon Seok-yeol gather near Anguk Station close to the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 21st, when President Yoon attended the third impeachment trial hearing. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

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According to the legal community and others, the escort vehicle carrying President Yoon departed from the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 4:42 PM and headed to the Armed Forces Seoul District Hospital.


It is known that President Yoon visited the hospital for a regular comprehensive health checkup. It has been confirmed that there are no particular health issues.



External hospital visits for detainees require the approval of the detention center chief. After the checkup, President Yoon is expected to return to Seoul Detention Center.


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