Former President Yoon resistant during 14-hour interrogation regarding martial law matter
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faced another round of questioning by the special counsel team investigating insurrection allegations against him on July 5. The questioning took place at the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office building in southern Seoul.
Despite an earlier request for a delay, the second round of questioning proceeded as planned. However, Yoon Suk Yeol was denied private entry for the session, and he left the building after the questioning concluded. The outcome and details of the questioning remain undisclosed.
The special counsel team is investigating allegations that Yoon declared martial law in December 2024, a move that aimed to counteract parliamentary opposition. This controversial decree was lifted after about six hours when lawmakers forcibly entered the parliament building to vote it down. The martial law declaration followed an incident where armed soldiers were deployed to parliament, which contributed to Yoon's impeachment and suspension in April 2025.
The charges against Yoon include abuse of authority, falsification of official documents, obstruction of justice, and obstruction of official duties. These charges relate to actions during the insurrection attempt and his handling of martial law. Notably, allegations of foreign aggression were not included in the charges.
The special counsel team is also investigating Yoon's alleged role in resisting a failed arrest attempt in January 2025. It is claimed that he instructed the Presidential Security Service to block an arrest warrant issued by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials.
There are specific allegations that Yoon authorized drones to be flown to Pyongyang, which was cited as part of the justification for declaring martial law.
Yoon's legal team has strongly denied the charges, calling the warrant request excessive and unsupported by objective evidence. They maintain that no crime has been established as a matter of law.
In a separate development, the PPP emergency committee chair has called on Yoon Suk Yeol to leave the party. The exact date for Yoon's next questioning session is yet to be announced.
Political discussions heated up as the investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged actions during war-and-conflicts continue, with the special counsel team delving into his role in declaring martial law and resisting an arrest warrant. General news outlets are eagerly awaiting the details of the next round of questioning, hoping to shed light on the alleged foreign aggression and drone incidents associated with Yoon's controversial decisions.
