South Korea's Anti-Corruption Agency Seeks Police Assistance to Detain Impeached President

Jan 06, 2025 Komal Das

South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested police help to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as his detention warrant nears expiry

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The court issued warrants to detain Yoon and search his residence, but execution is complicated while he remains in his official residence

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Yoon defended his martial law decree amid political turmoil. The Corruption Investigation Office may seek a new detention warrant before the midnight deadline

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The anti-corruption agency faces scrutiny after failing to detain Yoon. Charges of rebellion are being considered, while his fate lies with the Constitutional Court after impeachment

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Police and investigators attempted to detain Yoon on Friday but retreated after a standoff with security forces. The agency has urged Acting Prime Minister Choi to enforce compliance

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Park Jong-joon defended the security service's actions, urged a new approach from authorities, and oversaw barbed wire installation near Yoon's residence

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Hundreds protested near Yoon’s residence, demanding his arrest. Yoon's lawyers challenged the warrants, citing legal protections and authority issues

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Yoon’s legal team will file complaints against the anti-corruption chief, 150 officers, and officials for the unlawful detention attempt and ignoring security requests

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