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S Korea-Yoon Arrest/Impacts
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Blue House, Gwanghwamun Square
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of traffic
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
3. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jeon Hee-yeon, resident (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shot 4):
"I've had only one thought – arrest and detain him quickly. The negative aspect was realizing once again how many forces blatantly disregard the Constitution and how much they look down on the people. On the positive side, going forward, people who previously didn't care about politics – not because they didn't care but because they were too busy surviving – have now started paying attention, and I believe they will continue to do so. In a way, Yoon Suk-yeol united residents and offered a positive direction, thanks to him."
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Seoul, South Korea - Jan 5, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Various of demonstrators, police officers
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Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of people at roadside, police motorcade of impeached and arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol passing
6. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jeon Hee-yeon, resident (ending with shot 7):
"I think the fact that we were able to hold peaceful protests reflects this positive side. While we hope no such problems arise again in the future, even if they do, I believe this will help keep our freedom of expression."
7. Various of people gathering, seated on ground, holding banners, flags
8. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (ending with shot 9):
"The judges at the Constitutional Court right there will make their decision. However, based on my own hopes and predictions, I believe the final ruling will be to remove him from office. I predict there will be strong enforcement of the law and severe punishment."
9. Various of police officers maintaining order
10. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (ending with shot 11):
"First, as a young Korean man nowadays, I find it deeply unfortunate that a sitting president has been arrested in the context of modern Korean history. The second thought is that, despite this, I feel a sense of hope or slight relief in knowing that, under the constitution and the law, whether you're a president, a high-ranking official, or an ordinary citizen, if you've done something wrong, justice can be served without discrimination."
FILE: Daegu, South Korea - Feb 22, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of national flags of South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
12. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident:
"It seems what we call the 'conservative' side will likely lose cohesion. On the other hand, the 'progressive' side might see this as a golden opportunity. From this perspective, I think there may be continued conflict or confrontation. Personally, I feel, or predict, that President Yoon Suk-yeol will be removed from office."
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Dec 6, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Building of South Korea's National Assembly
14. Flag of South Korea's National Assembly
15. Various of people, police outside South Korea's National Assembly building
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
16. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (starting with shots 14-15):
"I believe it has caused significant negative impacts on various aspects. This state of emergency after the martial law declaration has lasted a month and a half, and personally, I've suffered significant losses in my stock investments, which is very unfortunate. I hope things recover quickly."
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
17. Various of cityscape
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
18. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident:
"Regardless of the political party, we need a capable and rational leader who can navigate domestic and international affairs calmly and responsibly without legal risks. That's my wish."
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
19. Various of pedestrians
As South Koreans grapple with the aftermath of President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest, many express a mix of optimism over increased political awareness of equality before the law, and concerns about the nation's future.
Yoon was arrested at the presidential residence on Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his brief imposition of martial law.
Jeon Hee-yeon, a resident of Seoul, expressed the hope that Yoon would be quickly detained.
She shared mixed emotions regarding the impact of Yoon's arrest. On the one hand, the incident exposed the blatant disregard for the Constitution and the people by many forces, but on the other hand, she is heartened by the growing political awareness among the public.
"The negative aspect was realizing once again how many forces blatantly disregard the Constitution and how much they look down on the people. On the positive side, going forward, people who previously didn't care about politics – not because they didn't care but because they were too busy surviving – have now started paying attention, and I believe they will continue to do so. In a way, Yoon Suk-yeol united residents and offered a positive direction, thanks to him," she said.
Jeon also mentioned that the peaceful protests during the incident gave her hope, believing that even if problems arise again in the future, people will continue to uphold their freedom of expression.
"I think the fact that we were able to hold peaceful protests reflects this positive side. While we hope no such problems arise again in the future, even if they do, I believe this will help keep our freedom of expression," shared the resident.
Kim Chae-seong, another resident, predicted that Yoon would be removed from office and face strict legal enforcement and severe punishment.
"The judges at the Constitutional Court right there will make their decision. However, based on my own hopes and predictions, I believe the final ruling will be to remove him from office. I predict there will be strong enforcement of the law and severe punishment," he predicted.
Kim expressed mixed feelings about Yoon's arrest, acknowledging the unfortunate nature of a sitting president being arrested in modern Korean history, but also finding hope in the demonstration that everyone, regardless of status, is equal under the law.
"First, as a young Korean man nowadays, I find it deeply unfortunate that a sitting president has been arrested in the context of modern Korean history. The second thought is that, despite this, I feel a sense of hope or slight relief in knowing that, under the constitution and the law, whether you're a president, a high-ranking official, or an ordinary citizen, if you've done something wrong, justice can be served without discrimination," Kim said.
He also believes that Yoon's arrest may cause a loss of cohesion within the conservative side, while offering an opportunity for the progressive side; in any case, he predicts that conflict will persist.
"It seems what we call the 'conservative' side will likely lose cohesion. On the other hand, the 'progressive' side might see this as a golden opportunity. From this perspective, I think there may be continued conflict or confrontation. Personally, I feel, or predict, that President Yoon Suk-yeol will be removed from office," he said.
Kim further mentioned that the event has had far-reaching effects on ordinary people's life, particularly as the state of emergency following the martial law declaration had dragged on for a month and a half.
"I believe it has caused significant negative impacts on various aspects. This state of emergency after the martial law declaration has lasted a month and a half, and personally, I've suffered significant losses in my stock investments, which is very unfortunate. I hope things recover quickly," Kim shared.
Regarding future leadership, Kim simply hopes the next leader will be capable and rational, irrespective of their political affiliation.
"Regardless of the political party, we need a capable and rational leader who can navigate domestic and international affairs calmly and responsibly without legal risks. That's my wish," he added.
S Korea-Yoon Arrest/Impacts
Dateline : Jan 15/10/5, 2025/File
Location : Republic of Korea
Duration : 3'59
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Blue House, Gwanghwamun Square
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of traffic
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
3. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jeon Hee-yeon, resident (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shot 4):
"I've had only one thought – arrest and detain him quickly. The negative aspect was realizing once again how many forces blatantly disregard the Constitution and how much they look down on the people. On the positive side, going forward, people who previously didn't care about politics – not because they didn't care but because they were too busy surviving – have now started paying attention, and I believe they will continue to do so. In a way, Yoon Suk-yeol united residents and offered a positive direction, thanks to him."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUDNBITE++
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 5, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Various of demonstrators, police officers
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUDNBITE++
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of people at roadside, police motorcade of impeached and arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol passing
6. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Jeon Hee-yeon, resident (ending with shot 7):
"I think the fact that we were able to hold peaceful protests reflects this positive side. While we hope no such problems arise again in the future, even if they do, I believe this will help keep our freedom of expression."
7. Various of people gathering, seated on ground, holding banners, flags
8. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (ending with shot 9):
"The judges at the Constitutional Court right there will make their decision. However, based on my own hopes and predictions, I believe the final ruling will be to remove him from office. I predict there will be strong enforcement of the law and severe punishment."
9. Various of police officers maintaining order
10. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (ending with shot 11):
"First, as a young Korean man nowadays, I find it deeply unfortunate that a sitting president has been arrested in the context of modern Korean history. The second thought is that, despite this, I feel a sense of hope or slight relief in knowing that, under the constitution and the law, whether you're a president, a high-ranking official, or an ordinary citizen, if you've done something wrong, justice can be served without discrimination."
FILE: Daegu, South Korea - Feb 22, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of national flags of South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
12. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident:
"It seems what we call the 'conservative' side will likely lose cohesion. On the other hand, the 'progressive' side might see this as a golden opportunity. From this perspective, I think there may be continued conflict or confrontation. Personally, I feel, or predict, that President Yoon Suk-yeol will be removed from office."
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Dec 6, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Building of South Korea's National Assembly
14. Flag of South Korea's National Assembly
15. Various of people, police outside South Korea's National Assembly building
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
16. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident (starting with shots 14-15):
"I believe it has caused significant negative impacts on various aspects. This state of emergency after the martial law declaration has lasted a month and a half, and personally, I've suffered significant losses in my stock investments, which is very unfortunate. I hope things recover quickly."
FILE: Seoul, South Korea - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
17. Various of cityscape
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 15, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
18. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Kim Chae-seong, resident:
"Regardless of the political party, we need a capable and rational leader who can navigate domestic and international affairs calmly and responsibly without legal risks. That's my wish."
Seoul, South Korea - Jan 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
19. Various of pedestrians
As South Koreans grapple with the aftermath of President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest, many express a mix of optimism over increased political awareness of equality before the law, and concerns about the nation's future.
Yoon was arrested at the presidential residence on Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his brief imposition of martial law.
Jeon Hee-yeon, a resident of Seoul, expressed the hope that Yoon would be quickly detained.
She shared mixed emotions regarding the impact of Yoon's arrest. On the one hand, the incident exposed the blatant disregard for the Constitution and the people by many forces, but on the other hand, she is heartened by the growing political awareness among the public.
"The negative aspect was realizing once again how many forces blatantly disregard the Constitution and how much they look down on the people. On the positive side, going forward, people who previously didn't care about politics – not because they didn't care but because they were too busy surviving – have now started paying attention, and I believe they will continue to do so. In a way, Yoon Suk-yeol united residents and offered a positive direction, thanks to him," she said.
Jeon also mentioned that the peaceful protests during the incident gave her hope, believing that even if problems arise again in the future, people will continue to uphold their freedom of expression.
"I think the fact that we were able to hold peaceful protests reflects this positive side. While we hope no such problems arise again in the future, even if they do, I believe this will help keep our freedom of expression," shared the resident.
Kim Chae-seong, another resident, predicted that Yoon would be removed from office and face strict legal enforcement and severe punishment.
"The judges at the Constitutional Court right there will make their decision. However, based on my own hopes and predictions, I believe the final ruling will be to remove him from office. I predict there will be strong enforcement of the law and severe punishment," he predicted.
Kim expressed mixed feelings about Yoon's arrest, acknowledging the unfortunate nature of a sitting president being arrested in modern Korean history, but also finding hope in the demonstration that everyone, regardless of status, is equal under the law.
"First, as a young Korean man nowadays, I find it deeply unfortunate that a sitting president has been arrested in the context of modern Korean history. The second thought is that, despite this, I feel a sense of hope or slight relief in knowing that, under the constitution and the law, whether you're a president, a high-ranking official, or an ordinary citizen, if you've done something wrong, justice can be served without discrimination," Kim said.
He also believes that Yoon's arrest may cause a loss of cohesion within the conservative side, while offering an opportunity for the progressive side; in any case, he predicts that conflict will persist.
"It seems what we call the 'conservative' side will likely lose cohesion. On the other hand, the 'progressive' side might see this as a golden opportunity. From this perspective, I think there may be continued conflict or confrontation. Personally, I feel, or predict, that President Yoon Suk-yeol will be removed from office," he said.
Kim further mentioned that the event has had far-reaching effects on ordinary people's life, particularly as the state of emergency following the martial law declaration had dragged on for a month and a half.
"I believe it has caused significant negative impacts on various aspects. This state of emergency after the martial law declaration has lasted a month and a half, and personally, I've suffered significant losses in my stock investments, which is very unfortunate. I hope things recover quickly," Kim shared.
Regarding future leadership, Kim simply hopes the next leader will be capable and rational, irrespective of their political affiliation.
"Regardless of the political party, we need a capable and rational leader who can navigate domestic and international affairs calmly and responsibly without legal risks. That's my wish," he added.
ID : 8412463
Published : 2025-01-17 14:32
Last Modified : 2025-01-17 16:47:05
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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