Yoon Suk will remain in jail for now, accused of treason, supporters created a lot of ruckus

Last updated:January 19, 2025, 08:47 IST

The troubles of the former President of South Korea, who is facing impeachment, are not decreasing. The court has extended the period of his arrest. In protest his supporters stormed the court.

Supporters of the former President took to the streets in South Korea.

Seoul. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing impeachment, did not get relief from the court on Sunday. The court has extended the period of his custody by 20 days. After the court’s decision, his supporters came on the streets. They protested violently. Thousands of people entered the court premises. They entered the court premises and broke the windows. Let us tell you that the investigating agency had arrested him on January 15. He is the first President of South Korea to be sent to jail. He is accused of rebelling against the declaration of short-term martial law on December 3.

According to Reuters report, as soon as the decision to extend Yun’s detention was announced at around 3 am (local time) on Sunday, protesters stormed the court building. They created a ruckus in the court premises by putting pressure on the police and officials. Supporters broke electrical equipment and furniture of the court office. Police have arrested 46 protesters from the spot. Police succeeded in restoring peace in the court complex.

In the viral video on social media, it is seen that the protesters attacked the police force deployed at the main gate of the court complex and tried to enter inside. The police force used water cannons to control the protesters. After this, the protesters entered the court premises and allegedly broke electrical equipment and furniture of the office. According to Seoul Metropolitan Police, ‘We are tracking down those who committed or instigated and aided illegal acts.’ It is being told that 40 people suffered minor injuries in this chaos, but there is no news of anyone being seriously injured.

Let us tell you that during the hearing, Yoon was directed to either release him within 48 hours or extend his detention period. The officials investigating the allegations against him asked the court to keep him in custody for some more time. The hearing lasted for about five hours in the Seoul Western District Court. Soon Yun was also present. The investigating officers say that by granting bail they can tamper the evidence.