In the latest development of a high-stakes political saga, South Korean prosecutors announced that impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to comply with a summons for questioning on Sunday. The special prosecution team, investigating Yoon’s controversial imposition of emergency martial law earlier this month, confirmed plans to issue a second summons.
According to Yonhap news agency, the summons was sent to Yoon’s office on December 11, requesting his appearance at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Despite confirmation of delivery, Yoon did not show up, prompting prosecutors to schedule another summons for Monday.
Yoon was impeached by the National Assembly on Saturday following a tumultuous episode where he declared martial law, a move deemed unconstitutional and unlawful by critics. His abrupt suspension from presidential duties has plunged the nation into political uncertainty. The impeached president faces accusations of abusing his power by ordering military commanders to deploy troops to the parliament and arrest key political figures.
The investigation has widened, with prosecutors seeking arrest warrants on Sunday for senior military officials, including the head of the Army Special Warfare Command and the chief of the Capital Defense Command. Law enforcement agencies have been actively questioning military commanders involved in the martial law decree.
The unfolding events have captivated the nation, raising concerns about the stability of South Korea’s democratic institutions and the rule of law. Observers are closely watching how the situation will evolve, as the prosecution intensifies its efforts to hold those responsible accountable.
(With input from agencies)
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