Yoon Suk Yeol was summoned for questioning over attempt to impose martial law earlier this month

Summary

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached over his December 3 martial law declaration, failed to appear before the country’s corruption watchdog (CIO) for questioning on charges of insurrection and abuse of power.

The CIO may issue a second summons or an arrest warrant. Yoon, under an international travel ban, denies the charges and plans to fight them in court.

The constitutional court, reviewing his impeachment, has ordered submission of martial law records, with a preliminary hearing set for December 27.

Yoon faces potential life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.

    • pearsaltchocolatebarEnglish
      12·
      2 days ago

      No, I think world leaders need to see one of their own get executed for being a criminal.

      • Optional@lemmy.worldEnglish
        102·
        2 days ago

        Unfortunately I don’t believe in capital punishment for anyone.

        Well, “state-sponsored murder”, how about that.

        • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
          6·
          2 days ago

          Same. Also, I see so much yearning for the French Revolution around here. The French Revolution was messy as hell and ended up right back where it started, with a monarch. I think we can aim for something better than that.