South Korean Police Place Forces on Second-Highest Alert Ahead of Constitutional Court Verdict
SEOUL, April 3 (Bernama-Yonhap) – As the deadline for the Constitutional Court’s verdict on the impeachment case of President Yoon Suk Yeol approaches, the South Korean police have placed their forces on the second-highest alert.
Emergency Standby and Deployment
The "Eulho" alert puts half of all available police forces on emergency standby, while the highest alert, "Gapho," will be issued on Friday and assigns the entire force to the situation.
Preparations for Protests
Already, police have completed the "vacuum zone" operation near the Constitutional Court by sealing off the area within a 150-meter radius around the court with police buses. On Friday, police plan to deploy some 14,000 personnel in Seoul.
Meanwhile, protesters calling for and against Yoon’s impeachment were set to hold overnight sit-ins in the city from Thursday, Yonhap reported.
What Does This Mean for the Country?
The high alert and deployment of police forces aim to prevent any potential unrest or violence that may erupt following the court’s verdict. The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities to ensure public safety and maintain order.
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Conclusion
The South Korean police have taken necessary measures to ensure public safety and maintain order ahead of the Constitutional Court’s verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment case. The situation is being closely monitored, and authorities are prepared to respond to any potential unrest or violence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the high alert and police deployment?
A: The high alert aims to prevent any potential unrest or violence that may erupt following the court’s verdict.
Q: What is the significance of the "Gapho" alert?
A: The "Gapho" alert assigns the entire police force to the situation, indicating a higher level of alert and preparedness.
Q: What are the plans for protesters?
A: Protesters calling for and against Yoon’s impeachment are set to hold overnight sit-ins in the city from Thursday.
Q: How will the authorities ensure public safety?
A: The authorities will closely monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent any potential unrest or violence.