Yoon Ultimately Refuses 2nd Summons... Also Fails to Submit Power of Attorney

The Corruption Investigation Office Decides 'Investigation Canceled' After Waiting Until Afternoon

President Yoon Seok-yeol, accused of being the ringleader of the rebellion related to the emergency martial law situation, has refused to comply with the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency's second summons. It has been confirmed that he has not submitted a power of attorney for legal representation, and criticism is expected to intensify that President Yoon is evading the investigation.

On the 25th, the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency announced to reporters, "As of 6 PM, there has been no contact from President Yoon Seok-yeol's side," and "No power of attorney for legal representation has been submitted."

The agency initially requested President Yoon to appear for questioning as a suspect accused of being the ringleader of the rebellion and of obstructing the exercise of official duties through abuse of power. President Yoon did not appear by 10 AM, the scheduled time for the investigation, and the agency waited until the afternoon.

However, President Yoon ultimately did not comply with the summons, and with no statement from his legal team, it appears the investigation was effectively canceled.