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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Vishwam Sankaran

Yoon Suk Yeol declines second summons as authorities investigate abuse of power and rebellion charges

South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond to a second summons from the government’s anti-corruption authorities, who are investigating his short-lived martial law decree imposed earlier this month.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials had summoned Mr Yoon for questioning on Christmas Day, but he failed to appear, marking the second time he has ignored their summons after doing so last week.

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