South Korean investigators call off attempt to arrest Yoon after standoff

SEOUL, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- South Korean anti-corruption officials and police withdrew from an attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday after an hours-long standoff with the presidential security detail.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials arrived early Friday morning to execute an arrest warrant for insurrection and abuse of power allegations following Yoon's short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3.

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