South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol missed a second summons from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials on Wednesday. Authorities are investigating his controversial martial law declaration earlier this month. Yoon had also skipped the first summons last week, deepening concerns about his legal stance.
An agency official confirmed they would wait for Yoon’s appearance and further review the case before deciding on an arrest warrant, Yonhap News Agency reported. Prosecutors and anti-corruption authorities are pursuing charges, including insurrection, one of the rare offences for which a president lacks immunity in South Korea.
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On Dec. 15, Yoon ignored another summons from prosecutors probing the martial law case. His defiance has sparked criticism and opposition demands for his arrest, with fears of potential evidence destruction growing. In a televised address on Dec. 7, Yoon stated, “I will not evade legal and political responsibility for my actions.”
Yoon’s impeachment by parliament on Dec 14 has left him awaiting a Constitutional Court trial that will determine whether he will face removal from office or reinstatement. Legal proceedings have intensified, with authorities targeting Yoon and other officials for possible charges, including insurrection and abuse of power.
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