According to police sources on Wednesday, the highest-level security alert will be issued on the day of the court's ruling, which will decide Yoon's fate - whether he will be reinstated or ousted.
Around 20,000 police officers will be ready in preparation for any potential incidents or chaos, with 70 percent of them or 14,000 deployed to maintain order at areas near the court and other key locations in Seoul.
Special security personnel and detectives will also be on standby around the court and its premises to cope with potential terrorist threats or other emergencies. Violent protesters and other offenders will be arrested.
Since last week, drone operations and similar activities have also been prohibited in the airspace above the court.
Enhanced security measures continue to be provided to the court's justices to ensure their safety before and after the ruling.
Government authorities will also dispatch nearly 200 paramedics along with dozens of ambulances and other vehicles to brace for emergency situations.
Meanwhile, speculation is mounting over a possible ruling day as the court's deliberations have dragged on. Once a date is set, the court should give at least two days' notice to allow time for administrative procedures and security arrangements by police and district officials.
Given that there is a slim chance of a same-day or last-minute notice, if no decision is made by Wednesday, the ruling would be postponed to sometime next week or could be further delayed.
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Park Sae-jin
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