Blocked By Security Forces, Investigators Cancel Arrest Of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol who was impeached by parliament/PHOTO via Instagram @sukyeol.yoon

JAKARTA - South Korean investigators canceled arresting President Yoon Suk Yeol, hours after the deadlock due to the process was blocked.

As reported by CNN, about 80 police and investigators entered the presidential residence complex in Seoul in the morning and were intercepted by a team of presidential security forces to carry out an arrest warrant.

South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) canceled an arrest attempt on Friday, January 3 afternoon local time, citing the safety of people on the ground.

The order to arrest the president who was impeached by parliament is valid until January 6 and can be extended.

The presence of large numbers of police was seen on the streets near Yoon's residence as hundreds of people gathered to support the leader.

President Yoon for questioning under various investigations, including allegations of leading a military emergency-related rebellion.

Earlier this week's court approved an arrest warrant against Yoon which is the first time a similar action has been taken against the president in office. In response, the presidential security team said security measures were taken in accordance with the proper process.

Yoon, who is also a former prosecutor, has refused to fulfill three investigators' calls in recent weeks.