South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.

President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials on 18 December. He faces charges of inciting insurrection through martial law imposed on 3 December.

The motion passed with a decisive 204-85 vote, triggering the suspension of Yoon's presidential powers and duties.

South Korea's parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made international headlines when he declared martial law in his country in a shock late-night move that saw Army troops move to see key buildings and infrastructu

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before law enforcement authorities for questioning on Wednesday - the second time he has ignored a summons over his attempt to impose martial law.

South Korea’s main opposition party has submitted a motion to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec.