SOUTH Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol faced renewed legal scrutiny on Thursday, just one day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration.

The former prosecutor, now embroiled in charges of insurrection, was due for questioning by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) but did not attend, citing health concerns.

Yoon, South Korea's first sitting president to be detained, was interrogated for hours on Wednesday, though he exercised his right to remain silent.

His legal team has maintained that he fully explained his position during that session and sees no reason for further questioning.

Yoon Kab-keun, his lawyer, told Yonhap News Agency that his client is not well and has already provided all necessary details.

Yoon, who was arrested in a pre-dawn raid earlier this week, stands accused of insurrection for allegedly attempting to impose martial law during political unrest.

The charges stem from a tumultuous period during his presidency, and his detention has triggered widespread political and public debate.

On the same day, the Constitutional Court was set to hold its second hearing in the impeachment trial that could decide whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office.

The court’s decision will have significant consequences for South Korea’s political landscape, with both supporters and opponents of Yoon closely watching the proceedings.

Despite his absence from questioning, the legal and political pressures on Yoon are mounting.

His removal from office would mark a historic shift in the country’s leadership, potentially reshaping the nation’s political future.

As Yoon’s impeachment case continues, South Korea faces a pivotal moment in its democracy.(CMM)

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