Police: "Investigation of suspect Yoon Seok-yeol necessary... Timing and method under review"

On the 14th, the police stated regarding the investigation into former President Yoon Seok-yeol's alleged obstruction of official duties, "In principle, it is necessary to question the suspect."

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol is waving to his supporters. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju

At a regular press briefing that day, a police official said, "It has not been decided when or how this will take place."

Regarding the report filed over Prime Minister and Acting President Han Deok-su's nomination as a Constitutional Court justice candidate, the police said, "The case has been assigned to the Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency," and added, "We will conduct the investigation according to law and principles."

Concerning the charges of inciting rebellion against Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon of Sarang Jeil Church, the police stated, "We have completed questioning the complainants and have investigated 12 witnesses," and added, "We are analyzing key statements and also reviewing the interrogation records of suspects involved in the riot case at the Western District Court."

Regarding the investigation of Korean history lecturer Jeon Han-gil, the police said, "Four cases have been received, and we are currently questioning the complainants," and added, "We plan to proceed with the investigation according to procedures."

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