President Yoon continues to refuse to testify, claims investigation is illegal

Now as mentioned the president has refused to re-visit the anti-graft headquarters for questioning choosing instead to remain at the Seoul Detention Center.

Our Kim Jung-sil reports.

President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to refuse investigative procedures.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) had asked Yoon to show up for questioning on Friday morning, but he didn't turn up.

Since his arrest on Wednesday, Yoon has remained silent.

During his initial 10-hour interrogation, he declined to answer questions, verify his testimony, or sign documents.

On Thursday, President Yoon postponed the morning questioning due to health concerns and skipped the rescheduled afternoon session.

The President has consistently argued that the investigation by the CIO is illegal, but legal experts disagree.

"It's true that CIO does not have specific jurisdiction over insurrection. But what they do have is the jurisdiction to look at any related crime and here they are investigating Yoon's abuse of office. So, it's entirely within their jurisdiction and there's absolutely no problem."

Professor Cho added that despite Yoon's silence, the CIO would still be able to indict him.

Yoon is currently being held in a pretrial detention cell, separate from other detainees.

The facility provides basic amenities such as a bed, table, and toilet.

He is being given the same food as provided to other detainees, costing around 1,700 KRW or about U.S. $1.20 per serving to make.

The Justice Ministry has assigned a special team to monitor Yoon's safety around the clock.

Meanwhile, Yoon's legal team has filed complaints against the investigation, challenging his arrest.

Due to his continued silence and refusal to cooperate, authorities are considering alternatives, such as on-site questioning or possibly forcibly escorting him for questioning, though this remains unlikely.

Pundits suggest a detention warrant could be requested based on existing evidence and testimonies.

Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.