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South Korea Faces Political Crisis as Arrest of Impeached President Stalls

South Korea's political crisis deepens as President Yoon's security team prevents his arrest by installing barbed wire and barricades around his residence.
Public protests have surged, with thousands demonstrating both for and against President Yoon amid heavy snow.
Yoon's lawyers claim he is 'practically detained in his residence' and have filed complaints against investigators.
The situation raises serious concerns about the strength of South Korea's political and legal systems amid potential charges of rebellion against Yoon.

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Hundreds rally for South Korea's Yoon as new arrest bid beckons

by Claire Lee, Hieun Shin and Hailey JoHundreds of supporters of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol rallied outside his residence Wednesday as investigators prepared a fresh attempt to arrest him.Yoon has refused questioning and resisted arrest since his bungled December 3 martial law decree plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades.Investigators secured a new arrest warrant Tuesday after an initial seven-day or…

2 months ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Stop the steal’ spreads to South Korea during presidential stand-off

South Korea’s democracy is facing its greatest test in decades as impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol defies an arrest attempt.

2 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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Scroll India

Political crisis simmers in South Korea with President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed arrest

Amid economic fragility, public unrest is growing, with citizens split between calls for impeachment and support for Yoon’s presidency.

2 months ago·India

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The News Lens

South Korea’s Political Crisis Dragging Down Economy - The News Lens International Edition

The top-tier power struggle in South Korea has made the stock exchange jittery and pushed its currency to historic lows.

2 months ago

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The American Spectator

South Korea’s President Commits Self-Immolation - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

South Korean President’s suspension shakes up far east politics and, possibly, US foreign policy.

2 months ago·Alexandria, United States

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hani.co.kr

Korea’s Presidential Security Service vows to harbor fugitive president

The PSS has stated its intent to continue to hinder attempts by investigators to arrest the president, who is suspected of orchestrating an insurrection

2 months ago

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