Both supporters and opponents of Yoon have gathered outside his residence, where he has locked himself in for several weeks to avoid interrogation.
Videos from the scene show how the two groups are shouting at each other, with police trying to maintain order in the middle.
We regard measures such as setting up different barriers and locking iron gates to prevent the execution of our arrest warrant as an obstruction of official actions, says Oh Dong-Woon, head of the anti-corruption authority, abbreviated as CIO in English, part of the group of organs investigating Yoon.
He added that those who do so risk prosecution.
Yoon is being investigated due to his declaration of a state of emergency in early December, which threw South Korea into political chaos. He was stripped of his presidential powers on December 14, after the parliament voted to put him on trial.
On Monday, a South Korean court approved an arrest warrant against the suspended president. According to Oh Dong-Woon, the investigation team expects to execute the arrest within the deadline, which expires on January 6.
We strive for a smooth process without major disruptions, but we are also coordinating to mobilize police and personnel as a precaution.
