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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested, local media reports

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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly arrested by Corruption Investigation Office for High Ranking officials.

This was the second bid to arrest the impeached president, following a failed attempt on Jan.3 when agents blocked investigators from entering Yoon 's residence.

Yoon faces charges of insurrection after his failed declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 .