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We Talk: How do South Koreans view attempted arrest for Yoon Suk-yeol?

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South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit left the presidential residence after failing to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said the continued confrontation virtually made it impossible to execute the arrest warrant, which was issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday. It marked the first time in the country's modern history that an arrest warrant was issued against a sitting president.

CGTN talked to South Koreans in the capital city of Seoul to ask their opinions about the attempted arrest for Yoon Suk-yeol. Artist Lee Soo-jin said the current pace was too sluggish. "A major rally is set to take place soon, and if he isn't arrested promptly, there is a risk of clashes between different groups, leading to unnecessary disturbances."

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