Investigators and police enter the residence of President Yoon Suk Yeol to execute an arrest warrant, in Seoul, South Korea, January 3, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

A joint investigation unit composed of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI), and the defense ministry's investigative headquarters, said the warrant to arrest Yoon was issued again in the afternoon. After failing to arrest Yoon last Friday, the unit asked the Seoul Western District Court to re-issue the arrest warrant for Yoon on Monday when it expired.

The deadline for the warrant has not been disclosed. A warrant is usually valid for seven days but can be extended if the judge deems it necessary.