South Korea's president defies summons as part of martial-law investigation – media
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond to a summons from prosecutors as the investigation into martial law continues. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Prosecutors are preparing to issue a new order as they continue their investigation into South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law. According to the news agency Yonhap, Yoon did not comply with a summons from prosecutors on Sunday, which was initially issued on Wednesday, requiring him to appear for questioning at 10 am local time.
Yoon, along with senior military officials, faces possible charges related to treason, insurrection, abuse of authority, and hindering citizens' rights.
Following his impeachment on Saturday, Yoon has been automatically suspended from his position. The South Korean Constitutional Court will have 180 days to determine whether to uphold or overturn his impeachment. During this interim period, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume the role of acting president.
The political turmoil in South Korea began on December 3 when Yoon made a surprising televised announcement, declaring emergency martial law. He claimed that the opposition, which he accused of having ties to North Korea, was allegedly preparing for a “rebellion.”
In response, 190 lawmakers managed to convene at the National Assembly despite military barriers and voted unanimously to revoke the martial law decree within hours. Additionally, thousands of citizens protested against the president's actions.
Less than six hours after the martial law declaration, Yoon retracted his decision. During a subsequent address on Thursday, he defended his actions as a “highly calibrated political judgment,” asserting that the declaration was necessary to “protect the nation” from the opposition’s efforts to obstruct governmental functions.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
Yoon, along with senior military officials, faces possible charges related to treason, insurrection, abuse of authority, and hindering citizens' rights.
Following his impeachment on Saturday, Yoon has been automatically suspended from his position. The South Korean Constitutional Court will have 180 days to determine whether to uphold or overturn his impeachment. During this interim period, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will assume the role of acting president.
The political turmoil in South Korea began on December 3 when Yoon made a surprising televised announcement, declaring emergency martial law. He claimed that the opposition, which he accused of having ties to North Korea, was allegedly preparing for a “rebellion.”
In response, 190 lawmakers managed to convene at the National Assembly despite military barriers and voted unanimously to revoke the martial law decree within hours. Additionally, thousands of citizens protested against the president's actions.
Less than six hours after the martial law declaration, Yoon retracted his decision. During a subsequent address on Thursday, he defended his actions as a “highly calibrated political judgment,” asserting that the declaration was necessary to “protect the nation” from the opposition’s efforts to obstruct governmental functions.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
