Seoul: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has formally rejected a third summons from the police for questioning regarding allegations tied to his brief attempt to impose martial law. Yoon submitted an opinion to the police on Tuesday, declining their request to appear for questioning.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Yoon was requested last week to present himself for questioning by Thursday after previously ignoring two summonses. A police official confirmed the receipt of Yoon's statement and his lawyer's opinion, noting that the police will review the documents but maintain the expectation for his appearance on Thursday.
Police intend to question Yoon as a suspect in charges alleging he instructed the Presidential Security Service (PSS) to obstruct the execution of a detention warrant against him in early January. Additionally, Yoon faces accusations of directing the PSS to erase records from secure phones used by three military commanders shortly after his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
Yoon's lawyer, Yun Gap-geun, conveyed to Yonhap News Agency that the submitted opinion argues the charges lack legal standing, asserting that the former president did not issue the alleged orders.