**Special Prosecutor Delays Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's Summons by One Day… "Consideration of Arrest Warrant if Noncompliance Happens"**

The special investigation team led by Jo Eunsuk has postponed the summons investigation for former President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding the illegal martial law incident from June 30 to July 1.

The special prosecutor partially accepted the request from Yoon's side to defer attendance but made it clear that if he refuses to appear on July 1, they will consider taking strong measures, including reapplying for an arrest warrant.

On the 29th, Special Prosecutor Park Ji-young stated in a press briefing, "Considering the opinions from former President Yoon's side and various circumstances, we have notified him to appear on July 1 at 9 AM."

Earlier, the special prosecutor informed Yoon's side to come for a second appearance on June 30 at 9 AM for questioning as a suspect. However, Yoon's side argued that "if we are summoned for questioning again just 1-2 days later, it will be difficult to secure the rights guaranteed to suspects under criminal procedure law and ensure substantive defense." They requested to change the date to "after July 3."

**Special Prosecutor: "The Summons Date is Only an Agreement, Not a Consensus… Legal Procedures Will Proceed if Noncompliance Occurs"**

While the special prosecutor postponed the summons date from June 30 to July 1, indicating partial acceptance of Yoon's side's request, they made it clear that the authority to decide the summons schedule lies with the investigative agency.

Park emphasized, "The agreement on the summons date is just a consultation, not a consensus," and explained that "the deciding authority is with the investigative body, and the special prosecutor set the attendance date considering the health reasons of former President Yoon, the necessity of preparing for trial, and other circumstances."

Notably, Park indicated, "If there are unacceptable reasons for noncompliance with this summons notice, we will have no choice but to proceed according to the criminal procedure law," hinting at the possibility of filing for an arrest warrant should he refuse to appear on July 1.

This shows the special prosecutor's firm intention to respond strongly to former President Yoon's noncompliance with the summons.

Meanwhile, the special prosecutor, who is investigating allegations of obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant against former President Yoon, decided to intensify investigations after the police chief, Park Chang-hwan, was reported by Yoon's side as a person involved in "illegal arrest."

The special prosecutor requested the dispatch of three police officers to take charge of the investigation into the obstruction of investigations.

Regarding this, Park stated, "Chief Park only executed arrest warrants for former Security Agency Deputy Chief Kim Seong-hoon and others, and he had no involvement in the execution of the arrest warrant for former President Yoon," adding, "It is the defense counsel who is spreading incorrect information to the media, well aware of the truth."

The special prosecutor warned that such actions could become subjects of investigation under the Special Prosecutor Act.

Park stressed, "Those who obstruct the special prosecutor's investigation through the dissemination of false information will be rigorously investigated, regardless of their status."

Additionally, in response to the claim from Yoon's side that "the dispatch of police officers to investigate suspects at the special prosecutor's office violates criminal procedure law," it was emphasized that "as established by the case law of the Choi Soon-sil special investigation, police officers dispatched to the special prosecutor's office can perform investigation duties under the direction of the special prosecutor," underscoring the legal basis for their actions.

With the special prosecutor's decision, whether former President Yoon appears on July 1 is expected to be a crucial variable determining the direction of future investigations.

The special prosecutor is leaving open the possibility of transitioning to coercive investigations, including reapplying for an arrest warrant, if Yoon does not appear, suggesting that the confrontation between the two sides could intensify.

Image source: Former President Yoon Suk-yeol returns home after completing an investigation as a suspect at the office of the martial law special prosecutor established at the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, early on June 29. (Joint Coverage) 2025.6.29 / News1, Park Ji-young, Special Prosecutor / News1, Former President Yoon Suk-yeol / News1