The chief of the state anti-corruption agency apologized Tuesday for failing to execute a detention warrant against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol but vowed to succeed in a second attempt.
Oh Dong-woon, the chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), made the remark during a session of the National Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee as he offered a "sincere" apology to the people.
On Friday, the CIO attempted to execute a court-issued warrant for Yoon's detention but withdrew after engaging in a standoff with presidential security staff for over five hours.
In response to criticism the CIO was inadequately prepared to execute the warrant, Oh said there were "many unforeseen issues" and he takes "full responsibility."
The CIO will "prepare thoroughly" for the second warrant execution with the understanding it could be the "last opportunity," Oh said.
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