Yoon Seokyeol Spotted at Barley Rice Restaurant... Surprise Visit with Security Guards

"No Prior Notice" at a Restaurant Near Pangyo

Former President Yoon Seokyeol was recently spotted at a restaurant located in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province. On April 28, OhmyNews released photos of former President Yoon dining at a barley rice restaurant in Pangyo, Seongnam City, around 1:30 p.m. on the 23rd, accompanied by an entourage believed to be security personnel. A restaurant staff member told the outlet that they were "very surprised" by the former president's unexpected visit, adding, "There was no prior notice regarding security." The staff member also said, "I asked if he would be drinking alcohol, but he replied, 'I don't drink during the day.'" Other customers present at the restaurant at the time did not show any particular reaction. It was reported that this was the first time former President Yoon had visited the restaurant that day.

Former President Yoon Seokyeol was recently spotted at a restaurant located in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province. On the 28th, OhmyNews released photos of former President Yoon dining at a barley rice restaurant in Pangyo, Seongnam City, around 1:30 p.m. on the 23rd, accompanied by an entourage believed to be security personnel. Photo by OhmyNews

Former President Yoon left the official residence in Hannam-dong on April 11, one week after the Constitutional Court's decision to remove him from office, and moved to his private residence at Acro Vista in Seocho-dong. Two days later, he was seen walking through the underground shopping mall at Acro Vista with his security personnel. On April 20, a photo was released showing him dining with attorneys Kim Gyeri and Bae Euicheol, who represented him in the impeachment trial. On that day, attorney Kim posted a photo with former President Yoon on his social media, writing, "The first president I voted for with my own hand. Yoon Father (Yoon Seokyeol's nickname). Be calm and strong." On April 17, attorneys Kim and Bae had announced plans to hold a press conference to launch a new party called 'Yoon Again,' but canceled the event after being dissuaded by members of the People Power Party.

Meanwhile, the Seoul Central District Court is proceeding with the trial against former President Yoon on charges of leading an insurrection. Although he was indicted and detained, the court later canceled his detention, and he is currently standing trial without being in custody.