Lawmaker egged before President Yoon's impeachment verdict

South Korean opposition lawmakers are asking for increased security after an MP was attacked with an egg outside a court. This incident occurred as the nation waits for a ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Yoon was suspended by lawmakers following his controversial declaration of martial law in December. The Constitutional Court has been deliberating Yoon's impeachment case for several weeks. The situation has become tense, as experts expected a verdict by mid-March, but the court has not yet made a decision. This delay has made it the longest impeachment deliberation in South Korean history. During a press conference outside the court, opposition MP Back Hye-ryun was struck in the face with an egg, and police later reported that bananas were also thrown. Police have not identified the person responsible for the attack but believe it may have been a supporter of Yoon, who was protesting in the area at the time. In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is forming an investigation task force. Opposition lawmakers visited the National Police Agency to request more security near the court. On the day of the verdict, police plan to deploy all available personnel and resources to prevent violence. About 14,000 officers, including 210 riot police units, will be stationed in Seoul. Authorities have restricted access to rooftops and declared the area around the court a "no-fly zone." The police chief has designated this area as a "protest-free zone." Officers are also receiving additional training and considering special responses to potential bomb threats. Besides facing impeachment, President Yoon also has a criminal trial for insurrection due to his martial law decision. He was arrested in January but released in early March. His supporters have been protesting regularly, with many demanding his reinstatement, especially after his release from detention.