South Korea's Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol Refuses Further Interrogation After Arrest

Yoon, facing charges of rebellion and a pending impeachment trial, invokes his right to silence while his detention status remains under legal review.

• Yoon Suk Yeol, the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, is under investigation for rebellion, a charge that carries the death penalty.
• He was arrested after weeks of evading authorities at his residence, where loyal security personnel had protected him.
• Yoon has refused to participate in further interrogations, citing health reasons, and continues to deny the legality of his arrest and investigation.
• The Constitutional Court is reviewing a parliamentary motion to impeach Yoon, which could result in his removal and a new presidential election within 60 days.
• Yoon’s declaration of martial law in December, claiming threats from North Korea, was overturned by lawmakers and fueled widespread pro-democracy protests.

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