South Korea Prepares Second Attempt to Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon remains barricaded in his residence as authorities escalate efforts to detain him over a failed martial law declaration.

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second arrest attempt after resisting a January 3 warrant execution, with investigators planning to deploy 1,000 officers.
Yoon’s December 3 martial law declaration, revoked within hours, led to his impeachment and suspension, plunging South Korea into political turmoil.
The Constitutional Court has begun impeachment trial hearings, with Yoon absent due to alleged safety concerns; the court has until June to decide his fate.
Rival protests by Yoon’s supporters and opponents continue outside his fortified residence, where his security team has blocked prior arrest efforts.
Yoon faces criminal charges of insurrection, which could lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty, if convicted.