Yoon in a Suit with a Red Tie... Appearance 'Private' to Media and Supporters

The escort vehicle entered the Constitutional Court's underground parking lot immediately

President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared at the Constitutional Court impeachment trial on the 21st. He did not show himself to the media or supporters.

Yonhap News reported that the president's image was not captured as the escort vehicle entered the underground parking lot that day. There was no appearance of standing at the photo line to make a statement or waving to supporters.

President Yoon Seok-yeol Makes First Public Appearance Since Martial Law Incident
President Yoon Seok-yeol is seated in the respondent's seat attending the third impeachment trial held at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 21st. 2025.1.21 Photo by Joint Press Corps

President Yoon, who is currently detained, departed from Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, around 12:50 PM in a Ministry of Justice escort vehicle. About ten vehicles, including security cars, moved together. The escort vehicle immediately entered the Constitutional Court's underground parking lot.

Waiting in a separate waiting room inside the Constitutional Court until the trial began, President Yoon entered the grand courtroom of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, around 1:58 PM, dressed in a navy suit and red tie. His hair and eyebrows were neatly groomed.

Seated and shifting his gaze around the courtroom, President Yoon stood and bowed when the judges entered promptly at 2:00 PM. When Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae asked, "Is the respondent present?" President Yoon stood again and bowed his head in greeting.

President Yoon Suk-yeol's escort vehicle carrying him is heading to the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 21st to attend the impeachment trial held at the Constitutional Court. Photo by Yonhap News

When Acting Chief Justice Moon said, "If the respondent wishes to make a statement regarding the grounds for the indictment, an opportunity to speak will be given," President Yoon stood up but sat back down due to the microphone and made an impromptu statement for about one minute.

During lawyer Cha Ki-hwan's argument asserting the legitimacy of the martial law declaration, President Yoon turned his head about once per second. He also frequently blinked his eyes with a furrowed brow.

The third hearing ended around 3:43 PM. President Yoon did not show himself while leaving after the trial. This was according to an agreement between the Constitutional Court and the Security Office to prevent confusion and ensure the president's safety. President Yoon left the Constitutional Court around 4:43 PM and headed to the Armed Forces Seoul District Hospital.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is speaking from the respondent's seat at the third impeachment trial held at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 21st. Photo by the Constitutional Court

Regarding this, Elnap News reported, citing the president’s side and legal circles, that President Yoon was understood to have visited the hospital for a regular detailed health checkup he usually receives. It was reported that there are no particular abnormalities in his current health condition.

External hospital visits for detainees require the approval of the detention center chief based on the medical director’s judgment. It was reported that President Yoon also received hospital treatment after obtaining the detention center chief’s approval following this procedure.

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