Jeon Hangil Breaks Down After Seeing Gaunt Yoon Sukyeol: "A True Man... I Will Risk My Life to Defend Him"

Jeon Hangil, a former Korean history instructor and current YouTuber, was seen shedding tears after seeing former President Yoon Sukyeol appear at the Seoul Central District Court on the 26th. The footage was released the following day directly through his YouTube channel.

Jeon Hangil, who was watching former President Yoon entering the courtroom, is seen with reddened eyes, unable to take his gaze away. (Left) Former President Yoon Seokyeol is attending the first trial on charges including obstruction of official duties and abuse of power at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 26th. YouTube 'Jeon Hangil News 1waynews'/Yonhap News.

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On the 28th, a short video titled "Jeon Hangil's reaction after seeing Yoon..." was uploaded to Jeon Hangil's YouTube channel, 'Jeon Hangil News 1waynews.' The video shows Jeon Hangil watching former President Yoon enter the courtroom on the 26th, unable to take his eyes off him and with tears welling up in his eyes.

In the video, Jeon said, "Former President Yoon Sukyeol looked extremely gaunt and pitiful." He continued, "Nevertheless, the way he bowed his head and greeted the public in the courtroom was a display of proper etiquette." He added, "This is the value of conservatism and what I believe to be a true man. As a fellow man, I truly respect former President Yoon."

Former President Yoon Sukyeol appeared at the first trial for charges including obstruction of special official duties and abuse of authority at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 26th. Photo by Joint Press Corps

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He went on to ask, "Who is the real president, President Lee Jaemyung or former President Yoon?" and emphasized, "Shouldn't we protect former President Yoon from anti-state forces? I am willing to risk my life to defend him," expressing his strong determination.

On the 26th, the 35th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Baek Daehyun) held the first trial and bail hearing for former President Yoon, who has been indicted on charges including obstruction of special official duties and abuse of authority. The court allowed the proceedings to be broadcast, so parts of the session were recorded and aired.

Former President Yoon appeared in court around 10 a.m. wearing a suit, with a badge displaying his inmate number pinned to the left side of his attire. Observers noted that his gray hair had become noticeably more prominent and that he appeared significantly weakened overall.

During the bail hearing, former President Yoon reportedly stated, "It was painful just to live in a 1.8-pyeong cell after being detained," and implied that even meeting with his lawyer was an important form of exercise. He also said, "There was nothing I failed to cooperate with while not in detention. I had no intention of delaying the trial."

After completing the hearing, the court announced that it would decide later on whether to release former President Yoon. The next trial is scheduled for October 10th at 10:15 a.m., and subsequent hearings are expected to take place every Tuesday and Friday.

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