Former President Yoon Shunning Media Scrutiny…Ultimately Remains Silent During Reporters' Questions

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who has been indicted on charges of insurrection, made his second public appearance at the Seoul Central District Court on the 19th. As with his previous attendance, he did not utter a single word in response to the barrage of questions from the media.

On this day, around 10 AM, former President Yoon arrived at the front gate of the Seoul Central District Court in a black vehicle. Dressed in a navy suit and a red tie, he appeared neatly groomed with his hair carefully styled.

Questions About Martial Law Emerge, But…

As former President Yoon headed toward the courtroom, reporters hurled questions at him. "Is there any position on the testimonies that there were orders to expel National Assembly members?" "Do you have anything to say to the public?" "Are you planning to apologize regarding the martial law?" were some of the inquiries that followed.

However, former President Yoon walked into the courtroom with his head down and a blank expression, ultimately ignoring the photo line that had been set up in front of the court.

Supporters Chant "Take Him to the Basement"…Tension Rises Around the Court

More than an hour before former President Yoon's appearance, dozens of supporters gathered near the Seoul Central District Court, chanting slogans like "Take him to the basement" and "Allow the underground passage."

The police deployed forces nearby to prepare for any potential clashes, and the atmosphere around the courthouse was tense for a time.

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