South Korea is witnessing unprecedented mass protests as citizens take to the streets demanding the ouster of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. On January 3, investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) left the presidential residence without making the arrest, citing continued confrontations that made executing the warrant impossible. This event marks the first time in the nation's modern history that an arrest warrant was issued against a sitting president.
The failed attempt has ignited public outrage, leading to widespread rallies across the country. On January 4, demonstrators gathered in Daegu, the city where President Yoon began his career at the public prosecutor's office in 1994, to voice their demands for accountability and leadership change. This surge of civic activism underscores the growing discontent and the pivotal role of public opinion in shaping South Korea's political landscape.
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Stringer Dispatch: South Koreans take to the streets for Yoon's ouster
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