The South Korean authorities are preparing for a second attempt to arrest impeached President Yun Suk-yol. The head of state is currently in his villa, which is barricaded by the Security Service. The territory of the complex is fortified with barbed wire, buses and other barricades, Reuters reports.
The confrontation continues
Last Friday, an attempt to arrest the president failed after a six-hour standoff at the presidential compound. The head of the Office for the Investigation of High-level Corruption (CIO), Oh Dong-won, apologised for the failure but promised that the next attempt would be more decisive and effective.
Plans for a second arrest attempt
According to local media, scenarios for the second arrest include:
- Mobilisation of special police units and heavy equipment to break through the barricades.
- The deployment of more than 2,000 police officers to replace the president’s security detail.
- An operation that can last up to three days if it is necessary to exhaust security agents.
Background to the conflict
Yun Suk-yol was charged with corruption, which became grounds for impeachment. The president ignored the summons for questioning and refused to cooperate with the investigation.
This confrontation became an unprecedented crisis for the country, demonstrating the tension between law enforcement agencies and the presidential office.
What’s next?
A second attempt to arrest him is expected in the near future. Whether it will be successful without escalation depends on the determination of the authorities and the readiness of Yun Suk Yol’s security service to resist.
