On September 2, a video titled “Leaked Video of Yoon Suk Yeol in Detention” began circulating on YouTube, social media, and online communities. The footage, apparently taken from CCTV inside a detention center, depicts a man in a suit outside a solitary cell, while another man — resembling Yoon — appears inside in his underwear. Due to poor video quality, the subject’s face is not clearly identifiable.
How the Footage Leaked
The footage reportedly stems from a September 1 inspection by members of the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee, who visited Seoul Detention Center to review surveillance recordings of Yoon’s arrest. The committee stated that the former president resisted twice during the warrant execution, both times while dressed only in his underwear.
However, the video appears to have been accidentally broadcast by a media outlet while the footage was being reviewed in a committee session, which led to its rapid spread online.
Lawmakers Describe the Arrest Scene
Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Yong Min, a committee member, shared details after viewing the footage:
“During the first attempt, Yoon lay down in his underwear and strongly resisted, saying, ‘You cannot exercise force on me.’”
He added:
“At the second attempt, he was still in his underwear, reading what looked like a Bible, and continued to defy the corrections officers.”
Another lawmaker, Seo Young Kyo, described the footage as shocking, saying:
“Seeing the ringleader of a rebellion behaving like a boss inside detention, defying the law at will, was lawlessness itself.”
Yoon’s Legal Team Fires Back
In response, Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team issued a strongly worded statement, arguing that the video’s broadcast and leak were illegal:
“This is a clear violation of the Act on the Execution of Sentences, the Information Disclosure Act, and the Personal Information Protection Act.”
They further stated:
“CCTV in detention facilities is meant solely for supervision, not for political theater or public release. The footage is not public domain and its dissemination jeopardizes inmate rights and facility security.”
legal team accused the National Assembly of overstepping by demanding access to footage that, they argue, only the judiciary should evaluate.
The controversy underscores ongoing political friction in South Korea, especially around Yoon’s arrest, which many view through a partisan lens. The viral footage has deepened divisions, with some condemning Yoon’s behavior, while others see the leak as politically motivated and illegal.
Sources: mk.kr
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