South Korean prosecutors have ramped up pressure on President Yoon Suk-yeol 🚨, issuing a second summons for questioning over alleged insurrection charges. The move comes after Yoon defied an initial subpoena last week, citing incomplete legal representation. If he complies, he’ll become the first sitting president in the country’s history to face prosecutors as a criminal suspect.
The drama unfolded after prosecutors linked Yoon to a controversial martial law order last December, which lawmakers swiftly overturned. Now, with the National Assembly passing a second impeachment motion Saturday, Yoon’s presidential powers are suspended pending a constitutional court review ⏳.
Legal experts call this a “historic showdown” between South Korea’s executive and judicial branches. If Yoon continues to reject summonses, prosecutors could seek an arrest warrant—a move that would plunge the nation deeper into political chaos 🌪️.
As tensions rise, citizens are glued to social media debates 📱, with #YoonSummons trending globally. The case could reshape South Korea’s political landscape, especially for young voters craving accountability in leadership ⚖️.
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S. Korean prosecutors notify President Yoon of second summons
cgtn.com