**The investigation office cites the impossibility of arrest, leaving next steps open-ended.**
**South Korean President's Arrest Attempt Halted Amidst Public Support**
**South Korean President's Arrest Attempt Halted Amidst Public Support**
**Investigators suspend arrest attempt on President Yoon Suk Yeol following intense standoff outside his residence.**
A day marked by escalating tensions has concluded in South Korea as the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) suspended its attempt to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. The dramatic standoff lasted six hours outside Yoon's residence, with security teams engaged in a tense confrontation.
The CIO, which has been examining Yoon's controversial martial law declaration, announced, "We've determined that the arrest is impossible." They expressed disappointment over Yoon's "refusal of the legal process," indicating that further evaluations would dictate the next course of action.
Outside the presidential residence, Yoon's supporters celebrated the suspension of the arrest, chanting victory slogans and sharing in song and dance after the news broke.
While investigators have until January 6 to effectuate an arrest before the warrant expires, they maintain the option of seeking a new warrant and renewing efforts to detain the former president.
The CIO, which has been examining Yoon's controversial martial law declaration, announced, "We've determined that the arrest is impossible." They expressed disappointment over Yoon's "refusal of the legal process," indicating that further evaluations would dictate the next course of action.
Outside the presidential residence, Yoon's supporters celebrated the suspension of the arrest, chanting victory slogans and sharing in song and dance after the news broke.
While investigators have until January 6 to effectuate an arrest before the warrant expires, they maintain the option of seeking a new warrant and renewing efforts to detain the former president.
