Several districts including Jongno, where the court is located, along with nearby areas, will be designated for special security to prepare for potential chaos and violence from both supporters and opponents of Yoon, whether he is reinstated or impeached.
Park Hyun-soo, acting head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, said the maximum number of police and military personnel along with all available equipment will be mobilized to prevent potential conflict.
"We are also considering deploying special forces to handle tasks related to detecting bombs and other threats while conducting rescue operations," he added.
However, there is still a possibility that the court might require more time for deliberation following Yoon's sudden release from a remand prison last week, after the Seoul Central District Court found Yoon's arrest "invalid," citing the timing of his indictment, which it ruled as coming after the expiration of his detention period.
Authorities are also considering urging nearby businesses including gas stations to close for the day to ensure safety and prevent disruptions.
The main opposition Democratic Party (DP), on the other hand, complained about Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung's decision not to appeal the court's ruling to release Yoon, questioning his intentions behind the decision. But Shim said his decision was made based on "due process of law" and dismissed the DP's call for his resignation.
In yet another spree of moves against officials who disagree with the party, the DP with the parliamentary majority is threatening to impeach Shim if he continues to refuse to step down from his post.
Later in the day, the PPP has filed charges against the CIO's chief Oh Dong-woon, while the DP has filed a complaint against Shim, intensifying the dispute between the two parties.
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