Alleged Offenses: Misuse of Power and Forgery of Official Records Found in Former President Yoon's Warrant
In the ongoing investigation against South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol, the latest developments revolve around allegations of abuse of authority, falsification of official documents, and obstruction of official duties.
On July 5, Yoon Suk Yeol returned to the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office building for a second round of questioning by the special counsel team. The questioning sessions, which took place over approximately 15 hours, were followed by a review of the session record.
The special counsel team has formally requested a pretrial detention warrant for Yoon from the Seoul Central District Court, citing the aforementioned charges. These charges stem from Yoon's alleged role in obstructing justice, abusing executive power, and inciting a constitutional crisis during his tenure and shortly after leaving office.
However, no additional charges were mentioned after the second round of questioning, and no information was given about any legal representation for Yoon during the sessions. The warrant is intended to keep Yoon in custody for an extended period (up to 20 days) to facilitate further investigation.
It is important to note that the inquiry into allegations related to foreign aggression—specifically regarding the suspected deployment of a South Korean drone over Pyongyang in October last year—was not included in the current arrest warrant request, as the investigation is still underway.
The PPP emergency committee chair has called on Yoon Suk Yeol to leave the party, but the former President has yet to address this call. Yoon previously faced a dismissal of a 48-hour arrest warrant in June due to his cooperation with questioning, but he rejected a police summons on June 19 and has largely avoided public comment on the charges, including refusing to discuss whether he would apologize or his involvement in drafting the martial law decree after leaving office.
The investigation into Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged insurrection and abuse of power remains dynamic, with ongoing probes into additional allegations such as foreign aggression. The sources for this information are YONHAP, NEWS1, JoongAng Ilbo, and edited by the website staff.
[1] YONHAP News Agency. (2025). Special counsel seeks arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- The ongoing investigation into South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol includes charges related to politics, such as abuse of authority, falsification of official documents, and obstruction of official duties, as well as defense matters, such as allegations of foreign aggression.
- In an interview, the special counsel team's leader discussed the ongoing investigation, stating that they have requested a pretrial detention warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol due to his alleged involvement in obstructing justice, abusing executive power, and inciting a constitutional crisis.
- General-news outlets have been closely following the investigation, reporting on the latest developments including the second round of questioning, the request for a pretrial detention warrant, and the ongoing probe into additional allegations such as foreign aggression.
