South Korea Faces Political Crisis as Arrest of Impeached President Fails

Investigators abandon attempt to detain Yoon Suk Yeol after a standoff with security forces, deepening the nation's turmoil.

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol evaded arrest after his security forces blocked investigators attempting to execute a warrant for his detention.
Yoon declared martial law on December 3, citing threats from North Korea, but rescinded the decree hours later following public and parliamentary backlash.
The December 14 impeachment vote suspended Yoon's presidential powers, with the Constitutional Court given 180 days to decide whether to remove him permanently.
The political crisis has exacerbated economic instability, with the Korean won plunging to its lowest value in 15 years and public approval of Yoon dropping to 11%.
The standoff highlights divisions in South Korea's political landscape, with opposition parties pushing for Yoon's removal and allies struggling to control the fallout.