South Korea finds itself at a political crossroads as prosecutors assert that impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol did not comply with a recent summons pertaining to the controversial martial law imposition earlier this month.
The special prosecution team responsible for investigating the administration's brief and contentious declaration of martial law confirmed that a summons was delivered to Yoon's office on December 11, calling him to appear at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. As the day passed without his appearance, the prosecution has announced plans to issue a second summons on Monday.
President Yoon was removed from his position following a National Assembly vote that cited his abuse of power in declaring martial law for seemingly unconstitutional and unlawful purposes. The imposition included orders to military commanders to dispatch troops to the parliament and detain key political figures, actions that sparked widespread debate and unrest.
In response to these events, prosecutors have sought arrest warrants for senior military officials, including leaders of the Army Special Warfare Command and the capital defense command. Further questioning of military commanders is underway as the investigation delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the martial law decree.
This developing situation underscores the tension within South Korea's political landscape and raises questions about the balance of power and the safeguards against military overreach.
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Prosecutors say Yoon defied summon order in martial law probe
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