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Yoon Defies Second Forced Summons as Special Counsel Broadens Martial Law Probe

After his second refusal to comply, the special counsel intensified its probe with defense site raids and a request for forensic analysis of his phone.

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A police van enters the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, just south of the capital, on July 15, 2025, the same day special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team made a second attempt to bring in former President Yoon Suk Yeol from his detention cell for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law. (Yonhap)
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol appears at the Seoul Central District Court in the capital city on July 9, 2025, to attend a hearing to review the legality of his detention over charges related to his failed attempt to impose martial law. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Former President Yoon Suk Yeol remains in custody at the Seoul Detention Center after twice refusing to leave his cell for special counsel questioning.
  • Investigators executed sweeping raids on 24 military and government sites to examine allegations he ordered a covert drone operation over Pyongyang.
  • The special counsel has summoned former presidential secretaries linked to a 2023 Marine’s death inquiry to probe potential interference by Yoon’s office.
  • Prosecutors requested forensic analysis of a cellphone seized from Yoon’s residence to trace his calls with individuals involved in the investigation.
  • Correctional officers were questioned over their failure to carry out summons orders and the counsel is considering indicting Yoon without further questioning if refusals persist.