South Korean investigators head to Seoul in an attempt to arrest deposed President Yoon Suk-yul.
Yoon’s supporters gather at his residence and vow to stop the authorities
South Korea’s anti-corruption agency sent investigators to carry out an arrest warrant for ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol, while hundreds of his supporters gathered at his residence in Seoul, vowing to prevent their approach.
Senior Officials Corruption Investigation Bureau investigators were seen loading boxes into several vehicles before leaving the building where they work in Gwacheon City early Friday.
The office did not immediately confirm the number of investigators sent.
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for Yoon after he evaded several requests to appear for questioning and prevented a search of his office in Seoul, hampering the investigation into whether his brief seizure of power on December 3 amounted to rebellion.
In a message to conservative supporters gathered outside, Yoon said he would “fight to the end” against “anti-state forces.” His legal team warned on Thursday that police officers trying to arrest him could face arrest by the presidential security service or even by civilians.
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