section_path: Aftermath/Impeachment, arrest, and indictment/Arrest warrant and political standoff
section_name: Arrest warrant and political standoff
paragraph_text: Arrest warrant and political standoff
  
  Yoon Suk Yeol was summoned three times by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) for questioning on 18 December, 25 December, and 29 December over his declaration of martial law. He ignored all three summonses. In response, on 30 December, the CIO filed an arrest warrant for Yoon at the Seoul Western District Court. On 31 December, the court issued the warrant, valid until 6 January 2025. After the impeachment, Yoon sequestered himself in the presidential residence. On 1 January, he released a statement to his supporters pledging to "fight alongside you to the very end to protect this nation". On 3 January, authorities tried to serve the warrant at the presidential residence but halted the attempt after being physically blocked by the Presidential Security Service. After the warrant expired on 6 January, the Seoul Western District Court extended the warrant the next day.