South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has refused to appear for questioning by investigators for the second time in a week, escalating a political crisis that could lead to his removal from office. Yoon faces impeachment and criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The Corruption Investigation Office is considering issuing a third summons or seeking an arrest warrant to compel his appearance.
Yoon faces impeachment and criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty.
Investigators probing Yoon had ordered him to appear for questioning at 10am local time on Wednesday , a demand he rejected. The Corruption Investigation Office is expected to decide in the coming days whether to issue a third summons or ask a court to grant an arrest warrant to compel Yoon to appear for questioning.
If upheld by the court, which is required to deliver its ruling within six months of the impeachment, a by-election must be held within 60 days of the court's decision.
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