South Korean President’s lawyers slam detention efforts amid warnings of clash

South Korean President’s lawyers slam detention efforts amid warnings of clash
The drama has led to demonstrations both for and against the impeached President Yoon (AP)

Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have denounced efforts to detain him over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month.

The outcry came as the country’s acting leader expressed concern Wednesday over a possible clash between law enforcement agents and presidential security personnel.

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