Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to answer investigators' questions regarding his failed attempt to impose martial law. The deadline for his detention is nearing, and prosecutors plan to seek an extension to formalize an indictment. Yoon, who was arrested on Wednesday, maintains his innocence and claims the investigation is illegal.
SEOUL — Suspended South Korea n President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday again refused probers' attempts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline on his detention neared.Yoon threw the nation into chaos on Dec. 3 when he attempted to impose martial law , citing the need to combat threats from 'anti-state elements.'His bid, however, lasted just six hours, as the soldiers he directed to storm parliament failed to stop lawmakers from voting down the power grab.
The former star prosecutor — who faces charges of insurrection — was questioned for hours on Wednesday, but exercised his right to silence before refusing to appear for interrogation the next day.Yoon said he had agreed to voluntarily leave his compound and meet with police to avoid 'bloodshed' but did not accept the legality of the investigation.
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