A woman who barricaded herself inside a polling station at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, preventing staff access, has been released after a court rejected an arrest warrant. The woman, dubbed “Joan of Arc” by some, staunchly defended the vote counting process, refusing entry to officials from sports organizations. The court determined there was no evidence suggesting she would tamper with evidence or attempt to flee. Authorities sought the warrant arguing she disrupted the legitimate procedures of the election. The decision highlights the complexities of balancing protest with maintaining order during electoral processes. Further investigation is expected, but for now, the woman is free pending any additional charges.