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.

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.

For South Koreans, 2024 proved to be more dramatic than previous ones. On Dec. 14, President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the National Assembly, less than two weeks after his botched martial law imposition.