In January, supporters enter the Seoul Western District Court and cause a disturbance as an arrest warrant is issued for Yoon Suk-yeol. /Courtesy of News1

On Jan. 1, a man in his 30s was sentenced to prison for causing a disturbance at the Seoul Western District Court during the issuance of a first arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The Western District Court’s Criminal Division 11, presided over by Director General Huh Jun-seo, sentenced Lee, 34, to three years in prison on the charges of trespassing on special property, obstructing the execution of special public duties, and damaging special public property on the 10th.

The court stated as a reason for sentencing that "The defendant has made implausible excuses from the outset of the investigation and does not appear to be sincerely reflecting on his actions."

Lee was prosecuted for entering the court grounds and obstructing the police in their duties during the disturbance at the Western District Court that took place right after the arrest warrant was issued for former President Yoon on Jan. 19.

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