The possibility of executing an arrest warrant today...Presidential residence at this time.

Supporters flock to the residence in front of the possibility of executing an arrest warrant

Some Supporters Lie on the Road and Reject Order to Dissolve

Voices of "call for execution of arrest warrants" in front of the official residence

Police deployment in every alley near the residence...strengthening vigilance

[Anchor]
Tensions in Hannam-dong's official residence continue to rise as the prospect of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol being executed as early as today (2nd).

As citizens, including supporters of the president, flock to the scene, the police are also closely watching the scene.

There is a reporter in front of the official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Reporter Kim Lee Young!

[Reporter]
Yes, I'm in front of my official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul.

[Anchor]
How's the situation on the ground?

[Reporter]
Yes, behind me, citizens who oppose the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are gathering and rallying.

They are waving the Korean national flag and the American flag together, chanting for President Yoon Suk Yeol, taking up about five roadways.

In addition, the atmosphere seems to be heating up as people raise their voices that the impeachment is invalid and martial law is legal.

In addition, near the entrance to the official residence, some supporters violated the road and police ordered it to disperse several times, but they refused while lying on the road.

Nearby, some pro-impeachment citizens are also gathering to shout slogans to arrest the president.

We could also see scuffles between some pro- and anti-impeachment citizens.

With police deployed in every alley, public traffic is also blocked in front of the main gate of the official residence.

Rallies have been held here every day since the impeachment bill against President Yoon passed the National Assembly.

The movement of anti-impeachment rallies is especially intensifying as the court has issued arrest and search warrants for President Yoon, who is suspected of being the head of the rebellion, and speculation that execution is imminent.

[Anchor]
Would it be affected by President Yoon's message of encouragement to rally his supporters yesterday?

[Reporter]
Yes, the president thanked him for coming out to protect the constitutional order of liberal democracy in the cold weather in his personally signed New Year's greeting yesterday.

He said that Korea is in danger now due to the anti-state forces' ratification, and that he would fight to the end to protect the country.

Supporters who received the text continued to rally until the middle of the night in an encouraging atmosphere, and the supporter who met with the reporters said it was a very good thing to send the letter and that he was encouraged.

On the other hand, some in favor of impeachment criticized President Yoon, saying he is not reflecting on his wrongdoings.

[Anchor]
So, do you see any signs of executing the warrant?

[Reporter]
Our reporters have been here since around 7 a.m.

No investigators have moved yet.

However, there is tension because it is unknown when the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit will execute the warrant.

The entrance to the official residence was blocked by a medium-sized bus with a double fence, and dozens of police officers are stationed.

Security is tight, with several police task force buses also parked nearby.

The Presidential Security Service maintains its existing position that "protection measures" will be taken in accordance with due process in relation to the execution of warrants.

As the security service has repeatedly blocked the search and seizure attempt by the joint investigation headquarters, there is a prospect that it can physically prevent the execution of the warrant by the joint investigation headquarters again this time.

However, as the court stipulates that the search warrant is an exception to the application of the criminal law clause, which states, "Places that demand military secrets cannot be seized or searched without the consent of the person in charge," some observers say that the situation will be different from the forced investigation.

If the government starts executing the warrant, large-scale police forces are expected to be mobilized to prevent conflicts with anti-impeachment rally participants.

I'm Kim Yi-young of YTN in front of the official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul.

Reporter: Hong Seong-no, Jin Soo-hwan