President dodges questioning – could be arrested by police
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol did not appear for Wednesday's questioning in the criminal investigation into his decision to declare martial law, Yonhap reports. It is the latest move in what appears to be the president's attempt to avoid investigation.
In addition to an impeachment trial, Yoon is the subject of two criminal investigations. In one, concerning abuse of presidential power and attempted rebellion, the police have tried several times to summon Yoon for questioning, without success. His office has either refused to accept the summons or returned them by return mail.
Investigators are now considering issuing an arrest warrant for the president.
Yoon has also not appeared for questioning in the other criminal investigation, which concerns the legality of the state of emergency. A new summons to appear on Saturday has been issued, TT reports.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol did not appear for Wednesday's questioning in the criminal investigation into his decision to declare martial law, Yonhap reports. It is the latest move in what appears to be the president's attempt to avoid investigation.
In addition to an impeachment trial, Yoon is the subject of two criminal investigations. In one, concerning abuse of presidential power and attempted rebellion, the police have tried several times to summon Yoon for questioning, without success. His office has either refused to accept the summons or returned them by return mail.
Investigators are now considering issuing an arrest warrant for the president.
Yoon has also not appeared for questioning in the other criminal investigation, which concerns the legality of the state of emergency. A new summons to appear on Saturday has been issued, TT reports.
Minister: Relationship with Trump's staff deteriorated
The relationship between the South Korean leadership and US President-elect Donald Trump has been negatively affected by President Yoon Suk-Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose a state of martial law. This is according to the country's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-Yul.
Together with Finance Minister Choi Sang-Mok, he answered questions during a press conference for foreign media last night in an attempt to "calm South Korea's allies", writes Reuters.
The "political momentum" between South Korea and Trump's staff has been stopped, according to the Foreign Minister.
The relationship between the South Korean leadership and US President-elect Donald Trump has been negatively affected by President Yoon Suk-Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose a state of martial law. This is according to the country's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-Yul.
Together with Finance Minister Choi Sang-Mok, he answered questions during a press conference for foreign media last night in an attempt to "calm South Korea's allies", writes Reuters.
The "political momentum" between South Korea and Trump's staff has been stopped, according to the Foreign Minister.
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