South Korean authorities halt attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon after standoff

South Korean authorities have suspended their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following a six-hour standoff between investigators and Yoon's supporters at his official residence. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) had sought to detain Yoon on charges related to his botched attempt to institute martial law, which led to his impeachment by the opposition-led parliament. The arrest warrant against Yoon remains valid for one week, although it is unclear whether the authorities will attempt to reissue it in the future. The incident has sparked a political crisis in South Korea, with Yoon facing potential imprisonment or even the death penalty if convicted.