South Korea seeks new arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

Anti-graft investigators in South Korea are seeking a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has refused to cooperate with questioning over his failed martial law bid.

The original warrant expired on Monday but anti-graft investigators have sought an extension and police assistance due to difficulties encountered during previous attempts.

Yoon remains holed up in his residence surrounded by security forces as the joint investigation team continues to indict key officials involved in the martial law plan, including Defense Intelligence Commander Moon Sang-ho.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for talks with acting president Choi Sang-mok amid tensions caused by North Korea's missile launch earlier that day.

South Korea's Constitutional Court is scheduled to begin Yoon's impeachment trial on January 14, and evidence has emerged showing key cabinet ministers had reservations about his decision.