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South Korean Investigators Withdraw After Standoff With Impeached President

Vehicles, right, carrying investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials arrive at the gate of the presidential residence as supporters of impeached South Korean Pre

South Korean investigators attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his official residence, leading to a near-six-hour standoff on Friday. The investigators were forced to withdraw after facing resistance from the presidential security service, which blocked their entry due to safety concerns.

The anti-corruption agency expressed regret over Yoon's non-compliance with the legal process and the challenges in detaining him while under the protection of the security service. They plan to demand the acting leader to ensure cooperation in executing the detainment warrant.

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