Pastor Jun Kwanghoon Appears Before Police Over Alleged Role Behind Western District Court Violence
Pastor Jun Kwanghoon of Sarang Jeil Church, who is suspected of being behind the violent disturbance at the Seoul Western District Court, appeared before the police.
The Security Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency summoned Pastor Jun as a suspect on November 18 on charges including aggravated trespassing and incitement to obstruct official duties.
Just before appearing, Pastor Jun told reporters, "The incident at the Western District Court has nothing to do with us," and insisted, "Even at the protest the day before the incident, the host instructed everyone not to go onto the roadway and not to clash with the police."
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The police have identified Pastor Jun as the instigator behind the violent disturbance at the Western District Court that took place on January 18 and have been continuing their investigation. Pastor Jun is accused of inciting the incident by exerting psychological control (gaslighting) under the guise of religious faith and providing funds to close associates and conservative YouTubers.
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