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Standoff in South Korea: Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Defies Arrest Warrants

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in residence amidst rival forces; political turmoil escalates after martial law order.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 6:46 AM ET

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has refused arrest following a martial law declaration, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement outside his residence. As his presidential powers are challenged and legal warrants issued, Yoon's supporters protest amid rising public tension. The political divide in South Korea deepens as the public grapples with an escalating constitutional crisis, and international attention focuses on the implications for South Korea's democracy and foreign relations.

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