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South Korean authorities make another bid to apprehend ousted President Yoon, following failed first attempt


South Korean authorities made a second attempt to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed declaration of martial law. The attempt came after a dramatic standoff during the first try, with Yoon holed up in his residence. Police faced resistance from Yoon’s security team and supporters during the second attempt, which involved thousands of people protesting in freezing temperatures. Yoon is wanted for questioning for his martial law declaration, which has resulted in political instability in South Korea.

If Yoon is successfully detained, he would be the first sitting president in South Korea to be arrested. A trial is ongoing to determine the validity of Yoon’s impeachment following the failed martial law attempt. Yoon did not attend the proceedings citing security concerns. Presidential bodyguards have defied orders to stand down and faced off with law enforcement during the arrest attempts.

Yoon’s lawyers argue that the warrant is invalid, and his supporters warn of potential civil unrest if he is forcibly removed from his residence. Yoon, who took office in 2022, has apologized for the martial law declaration but has not cooperated with the investigation. The episode has shaken South Korea, which has transitioned into a vibrant democracy. The attempt to detain Yoon is seen as a crucial moment for maintaining order and the rule of law in South Korea.

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