According to the police, at midnight on the same day, the police issued a security emergency, the highest level of emergency duty, across the country. As of 6 a.m. on the same day, there were about 70
Approximately 2,000 security personnel were deployed near the official residence in Hannam-dong, and 1,300 near the National Assembly. Police set up a cordon in front of the Constitutional Court ahead of the impeachment trial announcement, and issued a warning to the public:
After announcing the sentencing date, police separated people who had been continuing their solo demonstration in front of the Constitutional Court from the Anguk Station intersection.
On the 2nd, the police expanded the cordon from the original 100 meters to 150 meters and used more than 200 vehicles, including police buses, to block the line.
The police deployed 210 riot police units, totaling 14,000 personnel, in Seoul, where the Constitutional Court and other major facilities are located.
Police are preparing capsaicin sprays and batons in case of violent incidents. Safety fences and mats are also being set up to prevent security incidents.
All protective equipment will be used. From the day before, it will be prohibited to take out firearms and swords stored in police stations nationwide, and drone flights around the Constitutional Court will also be prohibited.
Police plan to take strict measures against any acts of violence or intimidation that may occur at the site.
If any person is in danger, the police will take firm action by making arrests and conducting detention investigations. After making an arrest, the police will immediately take the person to a nearby police station to continue the investigation.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency also plans to track down and punish those who incite violence. The agency has formed a monitoring team for some YouTubers to closely monitor the situation on the ground.
We are monitoring the situation. If a series of events occur as a result of incitement, we will even seek compensation for damages. On the day that President Yoon's sentence is delivered, Anguk Station will be closed. If necessary, Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung stations will be closed.
There is a possibility that buses will pass through Palace, Jongno 3-ga, Jonggak, City Hall, and Hangangjin Station without making any stops. City buses will not stop in either direction between the North-South Three-Way Junction and the Hannam Five-Way Junction, or between Seoul Station and Samgakji Intersection until the end of the rally.
2025/04/04 09:32 KST
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