The Republic of Korea (ROK) is buzzing with political drama as impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol skipped a prosecutors' summons on Sunday. 😱 According to Yonhap news agency, prosecutors had scheduled a questioning session with Yoon at 10 a.m. at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, but the former leader was a no-show.
The special prosecution team, digging into Yoon's controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, had sent the summons on December 11. Despite confirming its delivery to Yoon's office, the prosecutors were left waiting. ⏳
Not ones to give up, the prosecution plans to issue a second summons on Monday. Will Yoon answer the call this time? 🤔
Yoon's impeachment came hot on the heels of a National Assembly vote on Saturday, where he was suspended from his presidential duties. The charges? Abusing his power to declare martial law for unconstitutional and unlawful purposes. Allegations swirl that he ordered military commanders to dispatch troops to the parliament and arrest key political figures. Talk about a plot straight out of a political thriller! 🎬
Meanwhile, prosecutors sought 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. The net seems to be closing in as investigators question military commanders connected to the martial law decree.
The ROK is no stranger to political upheaval, but this latest saga has everyone on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates! 📺
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Prosecutors say Yoon defied summon order in martial law probe
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