South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol summoned for second rebellion probe

On June 13, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was taken to the office of the 2nd comprehensive special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang‑young, for a second interrogation lasting about nine hours. The team is investigating Yoon as a suspect under the Military Penal Code for “rebellion chief” (반란우두머리), alleging that he conspired with former Defense Minister Kim Yong‑hyun and former Army Chief of Staff Park An‑soo to send armed soldiers to the National Assembly and the Central Election Commission, intending to incite a revolt. The same investigation also includes a witness interview on alleged foreign‑exchange violations linked to a suspected “North‑wind” operation involving the North Korean embassy.

The prosecutors will review Yoon’s testimony and related evidence to decide whether to pursue indictment. Yoon’s legal team argues the rebellion charge amounts to double prosecution, overlapping with an existing insurrection case for which he is serving a life‑sentence pending appeal. This second summons follows an earlier June 6 appearance concerning alleged abuse of authority over messages justifying martial law. The inquiry is part of the ongoing 2nd comprehensive special prosecutor effort that follows three earlier special investigations into the insurrection, former first lady Kim Keon‑hee, and the dead marine soldier case.