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South Korean Officials Attempt Second Detention Of Impeached President

Police officers stand in front of the gate of the presidential residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Law enforcement officials in South Korea made a second attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his official residence in Seoul. The investigation is focused on Yoon's imposition of martial law on December 3, with authorities looking into whether it constituted an attempted rebellion. Despite a court warrant for his detention, the presidential security service has fortified the compound to protect Yoon, leading to a standoff with law enforcement.

Anti-corruption agency vehicles and police officers were seen near the residence, while supporters and critics of Yoon gathered outside, expressing conflicting views on his situation. The police presence was significant, with hundreds of officers closely monitoring the scene and setting up perimeters with buses.

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