On the 15th, the special investigation team for the rebellion stated that they are considering the option of indicting former President Yoon Suk-yeol without extending the detention period.

Former President Yoon did not respond to two summons requests on the 11th and 14th after being detained by the special investigation team on the 10th. Consequently, attempts by the special investigation team to forcibly summon him on the 14th and 15th were unsuccessful. Even if the special investigation team visits the Seoul Detention Center where former President Yoon is being held, the investigation may not proceed if he exercises his right to refuse to testify.

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol is leaving the prosecutor's office after receiving the second in-person investigation by the Special Investigation Team for Insurrection at the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu on the 5th. /Courtesy of News1

Park Ji-young, the special investigation team leader, held a press briefing on that day. When asked by reporters if there was a possibility of indicting former President Yoon without extending the detention period if he did not respond to the investigation and the special team visited the Seoul Detention Center, Park noted, 'We are considering that possibility,' adding that it is 'one of several options.'

However, after the briefing, Park sent a text message to the media stating that the option to conduct further investigations and indict without extending the detention period is not a strong consideration by the special investigation team, explaining that 'this option is one among various means under consideration.'

Park stated, 'I sent another directive document on the 14th instructing that former President Yoon be summoned by 2 p.m. on the 15th,' adding, 'Former President Yoon and his attorney have not communicated any intention to the special investigation team through documents or verbally since the first summoning directive on the 14th.' He continued, 'The special investigation team assesses that former President Yoon is refusing to cooperate with the investigation.'

When reporters asked what actions would be taken if former President Yoon was not summoned that day, Park replied that 'it will be necessary to determine whether it is possible to request a summons or appearance,' adding, 'We will ultimately have to consider what action to take, but various options are being reviewed.'

Additionally, Park indicated that if the Seoul Detention Center fails to summon former President Yoon, they would take 'serious measures to hold them accountable.'

Former President Yoon was detained by the special investigation team for the rebellion on the 10th. He faces charges including obstruction of official duties and abuse of power. The reason for his detention was 'concern over evidence destruction.'

Previously, former President Yoon was indicted on charges of being the leader of the rebellion and is currently undergoing a first trial. He was initially indicted while in detention, but the detention was canceled, allowing him to appear in court while not in custody.

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