Breaking: South Korean Anti-Corruption Commission Attempts to Arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — In a dramatic turn of events, the presidential security forces in South Korea (Korea Selatan) stood their ground and prevented commissioners from the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) from entering the presidential residence in Seoul. The ACRC was attempting to apprehend President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was recently impeached, on charges of violating the constitution through his declaration of martial law.
According to reports from Korean Broadcasting System World (KBS World), several vehicles belonging to high-ranking ACRC officials were seen parked outside the presidential residence gates since 8:00 AM local time. However, they were denied entry by South Korean presidential security personnel.
ACRC officials allegedly presented a warrant for Yoon’s arrest to the head of the presidential security force, but their request was declined. The security personnel maintained that they were merely carrying out their duty to protect the president in accordance with the law.
Earlier, approximately 2,700 police officers were deployed around the presidential residence to maintain order and prevent clashes between protestors both against and in support of President Yoon. Yoon’s legal team has since filed an appeal against the court’s arrest warrant, arguing that it contravenes both the constitution and criminal procedures.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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