Attempt to arrest S Korea president suspended after dramatic standoff

Yoon Suk Yeol: The failed attempt to arrest South Korea president explained

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After a dramatic six-hour long standoff with security, South Korea police have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol.

The military and Yoon's security service officers formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the arrest team's path, local news outlet Yonhap reported.

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Saw a post on bluesky to the effect of, "When you're rich you can just wave off being arrested, like you can when a waiter offers you extra pepper."