The police announced on the 17th that they have launched an investigation into 177 cases related to threatening posts involving the Constitutional Court and the Seoul Western District Court.


The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a ruling on President Yoon Seok-yeol's impeachment trial within this week. On the 17th, police officers were on guard duty in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, while supporters of President Yoon were shouting slogans in front of them. 2025.03.17 Photo by Yoon Dong-ju

The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a ruling on President Yoon Seok-yeol's impeachment trial within this week. On the 17th, police officers were on guard duty in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, while supporters of President Yoon were shouting slogans in front of them. 2025.03.17 Photo by Yoon Dong-ju

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A police official stated at a press briefing that “currently, 25 people have been arrested and 14 have been identified,” adding, “one person is in custody.”


Regarding the Western District Court riot incident, 140 people are under investigation. The police said about the charges of 'sedition' against Yoon Sang-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, and Jeon Han-gil, “some complainant investigations have been conducted, and legal review is underway.”



Regarding Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church, the police said, “The complainant investigation has been completed, and related investigations are ongoing,” adding, “Pastor Jeon’s summons schedule has not yet been determined.”


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