Seoul: The state anti-corruption agency announced on Monday that it has sought the cooperation of the defense ministry and the Presidential Security Service (PSS) in its second attempt to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol over a failed martial law initiative.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) disclosed that it had dispatched letters to both the ministry and the PSS on Sunday night. These letters requested their cooperation and cautioned them about the legal repercussions of non-compliance.
In the communication to the defense ministry, the CIO indicated that any military personnel hindering the execution of warrants related to detaining Yoon or searching the presidential residence could face criminal charges or be liable for damages should there be any human or material harm.
The letter directed to the PSS highlighted similar consequences for security staff obstructing the warrant executions. Additionally, it warned of potential loss of public servant status and subsequent restrictions on rehiring and pension eligibility.
The CIO's letter also reassured PSS employees that they would not suffer repercussions for refusing to follow illegal orders that prevent the execution of the warrants. This move appears to address internal conflicts reportedly arising after PSS chief Park Chong-jun's resignation, as employees grapple with directives from divergent authorities.