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Special Counsel Books Three Lawmakers Who Called 2025 Warrant Against Former President Illegal
A South Korean special counsel team booked three People Power Party lawmakers Monday on charges of obstructing the 2025 detention of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The lawmakers must appear for questioning or submit to a written investigation by Tuesday.
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A special counsel team in Gwacheon said Monday it has booked three opposition lawmakers on suspicions of obstructing special official duties by blocking the 2025 detention of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The lawmakers are Rep. Kim Ki-hyeon, Rep.
Kwon Young-jin and Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun of the People Power Party. They have been ordered to appear for questioning or undergo a written investigation by Tuesday, according to the team led by special counsel Kwon Chang-young.
Assistant special counsel Kwon Young-bin told reporters that video footage showed some lawmakers obstructing investigators from executing an arrest warrant at the then presidential residence in January 2025. The three booked lawmakers played an active role by claiming on social media and in press interviews that the warrant execution was illegal.
When asked about physical altercations, the assistant special counsel said one individual testified to having their clothes torn during the incident, but added that no physical clash appeared to have occurred.
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