South Korean law enforcement authorities said Monday they have summoned President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning this week over terrorism and abuse of power charges related to his attempted martial law. was implemented earlier this month.
The joint investigation team, which includes the police, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, and the defense ministry's investigative unit, said they would seek Yoon's presence for questioning on Wednesday, Yonhap news agency reported.
On Saturday, South Korea's parliament voted to impeach Yoon, nearly two weeks after his attempt to institute martial law.
Prime Minister Han Duck Soo is to assume the duties of president until the Constitutional Court makes the final decision on whether to confirm Yoon's impeachment or declare it unconstitutional.
Meanwhile, the leader of Yoon's People Power Party (PPP), Han Dong Hoon, resigned on Monday.
“I am resigning as leader of the People's Power Party,” Han said at a press conference. “It has become impossible to fulfill my duties as the leader of the party due to the collapse of the party's Supreme Council.”
Han first said he would withdraw Yoon's impeachment, but then retracted it, before going on to openly announce his support for the expulsion. the president.
The opposition has accused Yoon of violating the constitution after his unexpected declaration of martial law on December 3.
This move shocked the nation but was canceled a few hours later after a huge public outcry.
Yoon, in a televised speech on Thursday, described his political opponents as “anti-state forces”. He said he had declared martial law to protect the country.
