South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office in April by the Constitutional Court over his botched attempt to declare martial law, is now being investigated by a special prosecution team formed under new President Lee Jae Myung. Yoon is currently on trial for insurrection, a charge punishable by death or life imprisonment. His lawyers have accused prosecutors of conducting a politically-motivated witch hunt. Yoon has repeatedly rejected requests by prosecutors to appear for questioning, citing health issues. His lawyers said on Thursday that he was unwell due to preexisting conditions, including a condition that meant there was a risk of him losing his eyesight. Investigators have requested that Yoon’s wife Kim, who has also denied any wrongdoing, attend questioning on August 6. Kim’s lawyers have said she would cooperate with the investigation. The special prosecution is closely scrutinizing the case, as Yoon has consistently highlighted the importance of laws, principles, fairness, and common sense.
Prosecutors claim that South Korea’s former leader Yoon remained on the floor of his cell and refused to be questioned. Thuy 633
