Oh did not object when members of parliament called for tough action to overpower the presidential guards and military troops inside the compound, but he declined to confirm what options were being considered.
Various scenarios reported in local media include mobilising police special tactical unit forces and heavy equipment to push through the barricades, followed by more than 2,000 police to drag out presidential guards, taking as long as three days if necessary to wear down presidential security agents.
Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the country’s political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.
“The second time, they should be able to arrest Yoon as I believe police will orchestrate the whole execution,” he said.
But safety should be a top priority, especially of protesters, he said, noting the risk of gunfire in a potential clash.
The CIO and police were outnumbered in the earlier arrest attempt by cordons of more than 200 PSS personnel, some of whom were carrying firearms, as well as troops seconded to presidential security, as the two sides engaged in altercations, a CIO official has said.
