SK probes race to arrest suspended President Yoon before warrant expires

South Korean investigators have less than 24 hours to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol before their warrant expires Monday.

An earlier attempt to arrest Yoon at his residence was halted due to safety concerns amid a standoff with his security team, who blocked investigators.

Yoon, who has been impeached and suspended from duty, faces criminal charges of insurrection for a failed martial law bid.

He has defiantly refused questioning three times and vowed to resist.

Two top officials from Yoon's presidential security service also refused to appear for questioning.

If arrested, Yoon would be the first sitting president in South Korean history to face such a measure.

Lawmakers from Yoon's party have shown support by gathering at his residence.