South Korea’s political crisis deepens as generational divide creates rift in family relations

On the other, Yoon’s supporters are standing firm, ready to shield him from authorities investigating charges of insurrection and abuse of power.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) made its first attempt to enter the compound on January 3, but was thwarted by about 200 of the president’s bodyguards. Officials insist they will return, with a larger force of 1,000 investigators and police officers, for a second attempt at arresting Yoon.

Against this tense backdrop, the sprawling protests reveal an unmistakable generational divide.