South Korean prosecutors have issued a second summons to President Yoon Suk-yeol, requesting his appearance for questioning over insurrection and other charges, after their initial attempt was rebuffed last week.
On Monday, the prosecution’s special investigation headquarters delivered the summons to the president’s office, asking him to present himself at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Yoon is being investigated in connection with allegations of rebellion following his imposition of martial law on the night of December 3, which was revoked by the National Assembly hours later.
Last week, President Yoon defied the subpoena, reportedly stating that his defense counsel had not yet been established. Should Yoon agree to the questioning, he would become the first sitting South Korean president to appear at the prosecutors’ office as a criminal suspect.
The National Assembly passed a second motion to impeach President Yoon on Saturday, which has been submitted to the constitutional court for deliberation. The court has up to 180 days to decide on the matter, during which time Yoon’s presidential powers will be suspended.
If President Yoon continues to reject the summons without a justifiable reason, prosecutors may seek an arrest warrant to detain him by force.
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S. Korean prosecutors notify President Yoon of second summons
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