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South Korean investigators have been trying to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of an investigation into allegations of treason and abuse of power after his failed attempt to impose martial law last month.
The Office of Corruption Investigation of high-ranking officials said early Friday morning local time that it had begun to process an arrest warrant. Yoon.
A group of officers from the office entered Yoon's residence in the center of Seoul, a television image was shown, there are nearly 3,000 police officers in that area.
If arrested, Yoon would be the first South Korean president to be arrested.
Yoon has created a huge political crisis South Korea for his failed attempt to establish martial law.
He was dismissed by parliament last month, but the move must be approved by the country's constitutional court.
The independent agency is expected to question Yoon about a possible rebellion after he sent troops to the national assembly in an attempt to prevent lawmakers from rejecting his interim martial law.
On Wednesday, Yoon sent a letter to hundreds of his fans who had gathered outside his residence.
“The country is in danger because of the anti-government forces. I will fight until the end to protect the nation and you,” he said in the letter.
This is a growing story.