South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon

South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday after he resisted arrest following a failed martial law bid in December.

Investigators sought and obtained a warrant to formally arrest Yoon over his botched imposition of martial law, 45 days after the incident.

Yoon directed soldiers to storm parliament to stop lawmakers from voting down his move, plunging the country into its worst political crisis in decades.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok stated that maintaining order and the rule of law is crucial as investigators attempt to execute a court-ordered warrant.

Investigators used ladders to enter Yoon's residential compound and clashed with personnel defending it; at least one person was injured during the standoff.

Yoon has refused to appear for questioning despite being detained, and he filed a request with the Seoul Central District Court to review the legality of his detention, but the court dismissed the challenge Thursday night, keeping him in custody.

His lawyers are negotiating for Yoon to voluntarily appear due to the risk of further incidents, while supporters protested outside the compound against what they call an illegal warrant.