🚨 Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Refuses Arrest by Lying on Floor
Special Prosecutors Say Former President Lay on Floor to Resist
On August 1st, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol refused to comply with a lawful arrest attempt by the special prosecutors investigating the Kim Geon-hee scandal. The team stated he lay on the floor without wearing his prison uniform and strongly resisted, prompting them to warn that the next attempt will include physical force.
📌 What Happened?
The special counsel, led by Oh Jeong-hee, entered Seoul Detention Center around 8:30 AM with a court-issued arrest warrant. Despite four attempts spaced over 20–30 minutes, Yoon Suk-yeol refused to cooperate, remaining on the ground and refusing to wear his inmate uniform.
“We advised voluntary compliance due to his former position, but he completely refused,” said Oh. “We informed him that the next execution will involve physical enforcement.”
🧠 Public Reaction and Legal Significance
This unusual resistance has sparked national debate about legal equality and political accountability. Oh emphasized:
“The people are watching. They want to know if the law truly applies equally to everyone.”
Yoon previously avoided attending both interrogations and court hearings by citing health issues. His resistance now further undermines his credibility in the eyes of the public and raises tensions in the high-profile probe.
🔍 Related Case: Kim Geon-hee
In a related move, prosecutors also filed a detention warrant for Lee Jong-ho, a close aide to Kim Geon-hee, over allegations of accepting bribes to influence sentencing outcomes in the Doosan Motors stock scandal.
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