- The South Korean anti-corruption agency has requested police assistance to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following unsuccessful attempts to enforce a detention warrant.
- The original arrest warrant, issued due to Yoon’s controversial martial law declaration, was due to expire shortly, prompting a request for an extension from the Seoul Western District Court.
- This situation has escalated political turmoil in South Korea, with Yoon's declaration of martial law on December 3 leading to chaos and his subsequent impeachment by parliament.
- Yoon remains defiant, surrounded by supporters as authorities grapple with legal debates on the validity of the arrest warrant, highlighting the tensions between political factions in the nation.
- The case has sparked widespread protests and stirred international attention, with concerns noted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Seoul.
For further details, read the full article at Le Monde.
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