Seoul, Jan 06 (V7N)— South Korea's High-Level Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) has called on the national police force to take immediate action in arresting impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after a failed attempt last week. The attempt was thwarted by resistance from presidential guards.

The investigation into Yoon revolves around allegations of treason for imposing martial law on December 3, which remains in effect. The CIO, in collaboration with police officers, is working to establish the extent of Yoon's involvement in this unprecedented action.

A new arrest warrant was issued for Yoon late Sunday night, following the initial warrant dated December 30. This latest warrant, set to expire at midnight on January 6, leaves authorities racing against time to apprehend the impeached leader.

Last Friday, CIO investigators attempted to detain Yoon at his residence in Seoul but faced significant obstruction from the presidential security detail. After six hours of confrontation, the operation was suspended, with officials announcing plans to reassess their approach.

In a statement issued Monday, the CIO urged the police to step in and execute the arrest. The agency's move comes amid mounting criticism over their inability to act decisively against Yoon. The standoff has sparked widespread debate over the rule of law and the influence of presidential security forces in South Korea.

The situation remains tense as the arrest deadline looms, with the nation closely watching whether the authorities will manage to bring the former president to justice.

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