The national anti-corruption agency is facing sharp criticism for its incompetence in investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law, even failing to coordinate effectively with the police in their joint investigation.

South Korea's anti-corruption agency and police have been debating more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after their previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week.

The new court warrant comes after the agency’s previous attempt to detain Yoon was blocked by the presidential security service last week