‘That‘s What I Want to Know’ investigates the riot at Seoul Western District Court

SBS ‘That’s What I Want to Know’ tracks down the identities of the protesters who climbed over the walls of Seoul Western District Court and caused a riot.

On the morning of January 19, protesters gathered around the Seoul Western District Court stormed into the courthouse, vandalized various objects, and assaulted police officers. Around 3:00 AM, when an arrest warrant was issued for President Yoon Seok-yeol, around 100 protesters climbed over the walls of the courthouse without permission. Who are these people who committed this unprecedented court terrorism?

It was said that there were suspicious points where it seemed like they couldn‘t control their momentary anger and ran wild. The sound of drums and sirens grew louder from somewhere, and when someone sent a hand signal, the protesters began to push the police line. After storming into the courthouse, they headed straight to the 7th floor, where the judge in charge of the warrant was located, and made threatening gestures. One man even attempted to set fire with a can of oil he had prepared in advance.

A witness at the scene testified that “‘Two Block Man’ was at the forefront of the entrance invasion, then suddenly disappeared, then reappeared at some point and attempted to set fire.”

The identity of the so-called ‘Two Block Man’, who is said to have led the intrusion by sending a hand signal pointing upward, is 19-year-old Mr. Sim. He took a yellow can of oil out of his pocket, lit a piece of paper, and attempted to set fire by pushing it through a broken window. Why did he do such a reckless and dangerous thing at such a young age? Did he do it alone, or is there an organization or force behind him?

The man who kicked the door of the judge in charge of the warrant office was also arrested. He was reported to be Mr. Lee, a special evangelist at Sarang Jeil Church. The controversy grew further when it was revealed that Mr. Yoon, who helped the protesters enter by opening the front door shutter, was also another special evangelist at Sarang Jeil Church. In response, Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon and Sarang Jeil Church denied the allegations. What is the identity of the two special evangelists?

SBS’s ‘I Want to Know That’ will air on Saturday the 8th at 11:10 p.m.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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