In the heart of Seoul, temperatures dropped, but the tension remained high. Hundreds of South Koreans gathered near President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence, their breath visible in the cold air. They were calling for Yoon's ouster and arrest, after he declared martial law and sent troops to surround the National Assembly. The Assembly quickly overturned the decision and impeached Yoon, accusing him of rebellion.

Authorities had tried to detain Yoon, but his presidential security service blocked them. The standoff lasted for hours. Investigators and police retreated, but they might try again before the warrant expires on Monday. Barbed wire was installed near the gate, suggesting preparations for another attempt.

Yoon's lawyers argue that the warrants can't be enforced at his residence due to a law protecting locations linked to military secrets. However, the presidential security act doesn't authorize blocking court-ordered detainments. Yoon's immunity doesn't cover rebellion or treason.

Pro-Yoon supporters gathered nearby, denouncing the impeachment. Anti-Yoon protesters demanded stronger efforts to bring Yoon into custody. The fate of the embattled president now rests with the Constitutional Court.

While the situation is complex, one thing is clear: South Koreans won't let this drama play out quietly.

The Standoff: Yoon's Fate Hangs in the Balance

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