South Korean investigators abandon attempt to arrest president

Fri Jan 03 08:22:45 UTC 2025: ## South Korean Investigators Halt Arrest Attempt of President Yoon Suk Yeol

**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA** – South Korean investigators have called off an attempt to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol following a six-hour standoff at his Seoul residence. The arrest attempt, stemming from allegations of insurrection related to the president’s declaration of martial law on December 3rd, was thwarted by a large number of supporters who blockaded the presidential residence, preventing investigators from gaining access. The circumstances surrounding the abandoned arrest attempt remain unclear, but the incident highlights the deep political divisions currently gripping the nation.