South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted 63 people for their involvement in storming a court building last month in protest against the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Some of the accused face charges that carry prison sentences of up to seven years, an official confirmed.
The incident took place in the early hours of January 19, when hundreds of enraged supporters of Yoon forced their way into the Seoul Western District Court. Protesters damaged property, trespassed into judges’ chambers, and live-streamed the chaotic scenes, intensifying public outcry and legal scrutiny.
Authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing that such acts of violence against the judiciary will not be tolerated.
Legal experts note that the severity of the charges signals the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law amid the country’s heated political landscape.
As South Korea grapples with political divisions, the trial of those indicted is expected to be closely watched, with potential implications for the country’s legal and political systems.
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