Lawyer of the ousted president South Korea reported that Jun Suk Jeol will not take part in the audition due to safety concerns.
– There have been safety concerns and potential incidents. Therefore, the president will not be able to participate in the hearing on January 14, he said. – The president is here ready to show up at any timeas soon as security issues are resolved, he added. Five trials were planned during the period from January 14 to February 4.
As reported by “The Guardian”, the president is staying at the presidential estate, where he is guarded elite guard. “He refused to meet with prosecutors and investigators,” the daily adds.
South Korea. Jun Suk Jeol avoids arrest
On Monday, Reuters reported that South Korean prosecutors had requested extension of the arrest warrant Jun Suk Jeol. However, they did not inform how long it would be valid. Meanwhile, Jun's lawyers claim that there is an arrest warrant for the suspended president illegal.
For fear of arrest Jun barricaded himself in his residence. When another attempt was made to arrest him on Wednesday (the first one took place on January 3 – ed.), investigators acted stopped by a military unit, responsible for protecting the president.
The acting head of state appealed against the repeated arrest attempt Choi Sang Mok, who asked the services to “prevent any physical disturbance” and ensure the safety of citizens who gather in front of buildings.
Chaos in South Korea. Jun Suk Jeol suspended from office
Jun Suk Jeol stayed suspended for December 3rd introduced a state of emergencywhich he abolished after a few hours.
South Korean Constitutional Tribunal will decide whether to recognize the president's dismissal as binding or whether to reinstate him as head of state. Then Jun would 180 days to retake officecounting from the adoption of the impeachment motion by Parliament.
Source: Reuters, “The Guardian”
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