Almost two dozen taxis respond to mystery call at president's residence
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Published: 05 Feb. 2024, 12:32 Updated: 05 Feb. 2024, 13:15

Almost two dozen taxis respond to mystery call at president's residence

The presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, in August 2022 [YONHAP]

The presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, in August 2022 [YONHAP]

Approximately 20 taxis lined up in front of President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, on Monday.  
 
According to the Yongsan police, the taxis arrived during a two-hour period between 2:30 a.m. and 4:20 a.m. in response to a call from an unidentified person.
 
The taxi drivers reportedly told the police that they had followed the address provided by the caller, who did not leave a contact number.  
 
The Yongsan police said they are tracking down the suspect.
 

BY LEE HO-JEONG [lee.hojeong@joongang.co.kr]
tags President Yoon Suk Yeol Hannam-dong residence Hannam Yongsan

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