SEOUL: The political landscape in South Korea is on the verge of upheaval as authorities gear up to execute an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

This extraordinary move comes amidst growing tensions between protesters and police outside his residence, where demonstrators are determined to thwart any attempt to detain the president.

Currently under criminal investigation for his controversial and brief attempt to impose martial law on December 3, Yoon's potential arrest would mark an unprecedented event for an active sitting president in South Korean history.

According to reports from Yonhap, officials from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) have mobilized a joint team with police and prosecutors, indicating a serious escalation in the investigation.

As authorities prepare the logistics for the arrest, around 2,800 police officers have been deployed in anticipation of what could be a volatile confrontation.

The critical question looms: how will law enforcement overcome resistance from the presidential security service, which has previously barred investigators from accessing Yoon's official office and residence?

In the early hours of the morning, around 100 protesters gathered near Yoon's home, fueled by rumors that authorities were poised to act on the arrest warrant that had been approved just days earlier after Yoon defied a summons to appear for questioning.

Observers on the ground reported fervent chants and an atmosphere of determination, with one protester declaring, “We have to block them with our lives,” as a dozen activists attempted to stand in the way of police officers at a nearby pedestrian overpass.

This escalating confrontation raises questions about the future of South Korea’s political stability and what a potential arrest could mean for the public's trust in governmental institutions.

The world is watching closely as this dramatic situation continues to unfold, with many asking: How far will authorities go, and what will the implications be for the nation's democracy?

Stay tuned for updates as this groundbreaking story develops – the stakes have never been higher!