President Yoon Seok-yeol delivered a statement to the media upon his release from the Seoul Detention Center on the 8th, expressing, "I bow my head in gratitude to the citizens." President Yoon, released from the detention center at 5:50 p.m., waved to supporters gathered in front of the facility while raising his fist. However, he did not read the statement aloud.

President Yoon Suk-yeol, released due to the court's acceptance of the request to revoke his arrest, greets supporters as he exits the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, in the afternoon of Feb. 8. President Yoon has been free after 41 days since being indicted and arrested on Jan. 26 for charges of insurrection and 52 days since his arrest on Jan. 15. /Courtesy of News1

In the statement, President Yoon said, "I thank the courage and determination of the Central District Court for correcting the illegality," and expressed, "I deeply appreciate the many citizens who have sent their support despite the cold weather, as well as our future generations."

President Yoon continued, "There are also those who are incarcerated in relation to my arrest," and stated, "I pray for their prompt release."

He also noted, "There are individuals enduring hardships while performing their duties as public officials in accordance with the President's constitutional authority," and added, "I pray for their swift release and good health."

In addition, he expressed concern for those who are engaged in hunger strikes, saying, "I worry that it may affect their health," and suggested, "Since they have sufficiently conveyed their intentions, it would be good if they could stop now."

President Yoon concluded the statement by expressing, "Once again, I bow my head in gratitude to the citizens."


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