Attempts to arrest incumbent President Yoon Suk-Yeol have led to widespread protests near Yoon’s residence. Since last week, thousands of protesters have gathered to express both support and opposition. Many protesters braved freezing temperatures and spent the night outside to take part in Monday’s demonstrations. “Conduct legal review” The Anti-Corruption Commission (CIO) made an official request to the police on Sunday evening to carry out an arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing impeachment. This after his attempt to impose a state of emergency in early December failed, plunging South Korea into political chaos. But the request has drawn criticism from both the president’s legal team and the police. – The CIO sent us a formal request without first consulting us, a police representative told Yonhap. – We are currently carrying out a legal review internally, he continues. Refuses to Cooperate President Yoon has previously refused to cooperate with the CIO’s efforts to effect the arrest. He believes that the agency does not have the legal authority to investigate allegations of rebellion. The CIO has also faced criticism for using police officers during its failed attempt to effect the arrest on Friday, despite the agency’s lack of authority to direct the police. Now the authority has thus made an official request to arrest the president. The arrest warrant expires at midnight, Monday.
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