South Korean investigators move to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Sasa — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:01:43 +0000

Investigators arrived at South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence in Seoul on Friday in an apparent effort to detain the embattled leader.

Police vehicles and crowds of the impeached president’s supporters were seen outside of his home. Photos show protesters lying down in front of police in an attempt to block authorities from the residence.

Police officers control the traffic in front of the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence, as Yoon faces potential arrest after a court on Tuesday approved a warrant for his arrest, in Seoul, Jan. 3, 2025.

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The move to detain Yoon comes after a South Korean court issued an arrest and search warrant on Dec. 30 over his short-lived imposition of martial law, ABC News confirmed.

Pro-Yoon Suk Yeol supporters gather outside the official residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Jan. 2, 2025, in Seoul.

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Under South Korea’s constitution, if a sitting president is accused of insurrection, the police have the authority to arrest him while he is still in office.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News’ Kate Lee and Will Gretsky contributed to this report.

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South Korean investigators move to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol