The detainee request filed by Pastor Kwang-Hoon for the release of the arrest was dismissed by the court.

The Seoul Central District Court says that a warrant of arrest for a pastor is legal and that it is necessary to continue the arrest.

Pastor Kwang-hoon Jeon was arrested on December 24 for arresting violations of the election law by appealing to a political party's support.

After the decision to keep the former pastor's arrest, about 250 supporters gathered in front of the Jongno Police Station in Seoul fought back and fiercely protested with the police.