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South Korea political crisis: Second attempt to detain Yoon to take place early Jan 15, says Yonhap

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South Korean police and anti-corruption officials expect to carry out their second attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as early as Jan 15 morning. This is according to Yonhap news agency, which also reports - citing officials - that a military unit guarding the presidential residence has given its approval for entry into the compound where the suspended leader is staying. The first attempt to execute an arrest warrant for Mr Yoon was prevented by the presidential security service. Grace Shin takes us through the situation around the political turmoil.

South Korean police and anti-corruption officials expect to carry out their second attempt to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as early as Jan 15 morning. This is according to Yonhap news agency, which also reports - citing officials - that a military unit guarding the presidential residence has given its approval for entry into the compound where the suspended leader is staying. The first attempt to execute an arrest warrant for Mr Yoon was prevented by the presidential security service. Grace Shin takes us through the situation around the political turmoil.

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