Summary

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrested Wednesday over a failed December attempt to impose martial law, refused to attend a second round of questioning, citing poor health and a prior explanation of his position.

Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be detained, faces allegations of insurrection, potentially leading to life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Investigators seek to extend his detention, while the Constitutional Court holds impeachment hearings to decide his permanent removal.

Polls show most South Koreans support his impeachment, but his supporters oppose it.