S. Korean opposition calls for ‘swift’ removal of impeached Yoon as he defies prosecutors’ summons

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to comply with a summons to appear before prosecutors for questioning over insurrection allegations stemming from his failed bid to impose martial law, prosecutors said Sunday. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called for the "swift" formalisation of his removal from office. 

Dec 15, 2024 - 07:00
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S. Korean opposition calls for ‘swift’ removal of impeached Yoon as he defies prosecutors’ summons
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to comply with a summons to appear before prosecutors for questioning over insurrection allegations stemming from his failed bid to impose martial law, prosecutors said Sunday. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called for the "swift" formalisation of his removal from office.