Protesters in Seoul demanding the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol were blocked by police as they marched toward his official residence. Yoon, under investigation for insurrection following his martial law declaration in December, insists he will return to office despite his impeachment and ongoing legal battles.
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00:00We begin today in Seoul, where police have blocked protesters calling for the arrest
00:05of impeached President Yoon Suk-yol as they make their way toward his official residence.
00:10It comes a day after law enforcement failed to carry out an arrest warrant for Yoon after
00:15being blocked by presidential guards and military troops.
00:18Meanwhile, Yoon's advocates continue to gather in the city to show their support.
00:23Yoon is being investigated for insurrection over his hours-long declaration of martial
00:27law on Dec. 3 that led to his impeachment.
00:31He maintains that he will return to office and avoid removal by the Constitutional Court.