A day of high drama came to a close in South Korea, as investigators halted an attempt to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk-yul after a six-hour standoff with the security team outside his home.
“We have decided that arrest is impossible,” said the Corruption Investigation Bureau, which is investigating the short-lived declaration of martial law.
“Next steps will be determined after the review,” the IT director said, adding that Yoon's “rejection of legal action” was “deeply regrettable.”
Yoon's supporters, who sat in front of the presidential residence for several days, sang and danced as the suspension was announced. “We won,” they chanted.
