The chief of security for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday he could not cooperate with efforts to arrest the impeached leader, in remarks that could push the political crisis towards another high-stakes confrontation.

Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him over his short-lived martial law decree.

A warrant has been issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest - but he's currently avoiding detention by remaining holed up in an official residence.