The president said, "It's hard to attend tomorrow."Discussion on the response of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit

[Anchor]
Yoon Suk Yeol's president said it would be difficult to respond to the investigation into the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit tomorrow.

Although the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit expects President Yoon to attend, it is discussing countermeasures.

I'm connecting with the reporter. Reporter Cha Jung-yoon, did President Yoon express his position regarding tomorrow's attendance?

[Reporter]
Yes, lawyer Seok Dong-hyun, who is participating in the formation of President Yoon's lawyers, met with reporters today.

At the meeting, lawyer Seok said he thought it would be difficult for President Yoon to attend the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit tomorrow.

He reiterated that the impeachment trial process takes precedence over the investigation.

I'll listen to it myself.

[Seok Dong-hyun / Legal Consultation of Yoon Suk Yeol President: As a respondent to the impeachment trial, the basic position of the president should be explained to the Constitutional Court and the public....]

However, he said he would not participate in the investigation after the conclusion of the impeachment trial, adding that he would comply with the investigation process when the time comes.

[Anchor]
It's already the second time I've refused to attend the joint investigation, so what's the position of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit?

[Reporter]
As President Yoon's investigation, which was scheduled for tomorrow, is expected to fail, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is internally reviewing what to do afterward.

Oh Dong-woon, the head of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, repeatedly asked the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee to expect President Yoon to attend tomorrow.

However, when asked if he would seek an arrest warrant, he said he would proceed with the procedure after considering the nature of the matter. Let's listen to it.

[Dongwoon Oh / Senior Civil Servants Crime Investigation Director: I hope the president will make time to attend the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit. Considering that it is an urgent issue and a serious issue, we will proceed with the process.]


If President Yoon finally refuses to comply with the recall, he will be asked to issue a third additional summons or request an arrest warrant or arrest warrant, and attention is being paid to what choice the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit will make.

[Anchor]
Each agency's investigation into emergency martial law cases is also ongoing, right?

[Reporter]
Yes, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is additionally calling in Moon Sang-ho, the intelligence commander, who has secured the recruits from 2 p.m. today.

It is expected to investigate the background of plotting martial law with former intelligence commander Roh Sang-won, who is a civilian, and the background of trying to create a separate organization, "Investigation 2nd Stage" after martial law.

At the same time, the prosecution will conduct a summons investigation on former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is about to expire on the 28th.

As he is a key suspect and is expected to be prosecuted soon, he seems to be focusing on strengthening the charges.

Former Minister Kim's side plans to make a detailed statement through a press conference before the indictment.

The prosecution plans to investigate Kim Bong-sik, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, who was sent to custody today.

So far, the Ministry of Social Affairs has informed you.