In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean investigators have once again attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, sparking intense scenes at the presidential residence. 🇰🇷
Early Wednesday morning, officers from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the National Office of Investigation, along with police, breached security barriers using ladders to overcome the first cordon of buses. They were met with staunch resistance from Yoon's supporters, lawmakers of the ruling conservative People Power Party, and his defense team. 🚓💥
The standoff lasted over two hours, with reports of \"physical clashes\" between investigators and the presidential security service. Police warned that any attempt to resist the execution of the arrest warrant could lead to further legal consequences. ⚠️
\"The execution of the presidential arrest warrant has begun,\" announced acting President Choi Sang-mok, marking a significant escalation in the nation's political turmoil. 🗣️
Yoon's lawyer, Seok Dong-hyeon, took to social media stating that negotiations were underway for the president to voluntarily appear before investigators, citing the \"risk of a serious situation\" arising from the heightened tensions. 🤝
Despite the proposal, investigators seem determined to proceed without delay. According to local reports, they are not considering Yoon's request to meet voluntarily and are focused on executing the arrest warrant. The nation watches closely as this unfolding drama tests the resilience of South Korea's democratic institutions. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌐
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S. Korean investigators move again to arrest impeached President Yoon
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