Special Prosecutor on Insurrection Attempts Search of Hwang Kyo-ahn's Residence... Standoff with Investigation Team Continues

"Investigation team waiting outside, unable to enter residence"
Case involving police complaint for 'inciting and promoting insurrection' transferred to special prosecutor

Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyoan attended as part of former President Yoon Seokyoul's legal team at the "7th impeachment trial hearing of President Yoon Seokyoul" held at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on February 11.

The special prosecutor team led by Cho Eunseok has initiated a compulsory investigation into former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn. On the morning of October 27, the special prosecutor's team attempted to conduct a search and seizure at Hwang's residence. The team launched the search and seizure in connection with a case transferred to the special prosecutor after police received a complaint accusing Hwang of inciting and promoting insurrection.

During a briefing on the same day, Special Prosecutor Park Ji-young stated, "This is related to Article 2, Section 7 of the Special Act on Insurrection, which specifies the targets of investigation," and explained, "The case involves a complaint filed with the police accusing former Prime Minister Hwang of inciting and promoting insurrection in relation to his actions on the day martial law was declared."

On December 3 of last year, when former President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, Hwang posted on his Facebook page, "Martial law has been declared. Preventing chaos in the country is now the top priority," and added, "We must eradicate the pro-North Korean Juche faction and the forces behind election fraud that have ruined this country."

He further stated, "The forces behind election fraud must also be rooted out this time. Respond with strength. Investigate thoroughly. Take all emergency measures. The People Power Party should stand with the President."

In connection with this, the online media outlet Seoul Voice filed a complaint with the police last December, accusing Hwang and others of inciting and promoting insurrection.

However, on this day, it was reported that former Prime Minister Hwang locked his door and refused the special prosecutor team's search and seizure, resulting in a standoff and the warrant not being executed.

Special Prosecutor Park explained, "The investigation team is waiting outside because they have not been able to enter the residence," and added, "We have not been able to present the warrant to either the attorney or the accused."

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