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South Korean investigators made headlines Friday after leaving the presidential residence without arresting President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time a sitting leader in the country’s modern history faced an arrest warrant. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) cited \"continued confrontation\" as a roadblock to executing the court-issued warrant, sparking fiery debates across Seoul.
Why it matters: The unprecedented move comes amid rising political tensions. CGTN spoke to locals in Seoul, where reactions ranged from frustration to concern. Artist Lee Soo-jin warned, \"If he isn’t arrested soon, protests could spiral into clashes.\"
Public sentiment: Some residents fear delayed action could inflame divisions.
Historic first: No South Korean president has faced an arrest warrant while in office.
The clock is ticking as a major rally looms—will this political showdown redefine the nation’s democratic landscape?
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Why it matters: The unprecedented move comes amid rising political tensions. CGTN spoke to locals in Seoul, where reactions ranged from frustration to concern. Artist Lee Soo-jin warned, \"If he isn’t arrested soon, protests could spiral into clashes.\"
Public sentiment: Some residents fear delayed action could inflame divisions.
Historic first: No South Korean president has faced an arrest warrant while in office.
