⚡️ Chaos unfolded in Seoul as South Korean investigators abruptly halted plans to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday, sparking fiery protests near his residence. Authorities cited safety risks amid a tense standoff between law enforcement and Yoon’s security team—while crowds of his supporters vowed to physically block the arrest.
🔍 The high-stakes drama centers on Yoon’s alleged push for martial law during his presidency, a move critics call unconstitutional. Hours after the arrest bid collapsed, protesters—many waving signs reading \"Justice Now\"—descended on the upscale neighborhood, demanding accountability. \"This isn’t over,\" one demonstrator told reporters.
🌆 Analysts say the political whiplash reflects South Korea’s deepening divisions. With Yoon’s loyalists and opponents now clashing in the streets, the saga feels ripped from a K-drama—minus the tidy ending. 📢
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Protest near Yoon's residence after arrest attempt is called off
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