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South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was reported to lie on the floor of his detention cell in his underwear to resist attempts at interrogation, according to prosecutors. A new arrest warrant was issued last Thursday to compel his presence for questioning regarding allegations of election interference. However, authorities claimed they could not proceed because Yoon strongly refused to cooperate.
Prosecutors detailed that Yoon declined arrest while lying on the ground, wearing only a sleeveless top and prison-issued briefs—a description they deemed appropriate given the gravity of the situation. They did not specify the color of his undergarments. Officials indicated they warned him that physical force might be necessary on the next attempt, but due to safety concerns, alternative measures were temporarily halted.
Yoon’s detention follows his attempt to impose martial law on December 3, during which he dispatched troops to the parliament to halt lawmakers from voting down his declaration, igniting political chaos. He faces multiple charges, including insurrection and election tampering, but has repeatedly refused to appear before investigators. His legal team criticized prosecutors for turning what should have been a routine process into a spectacle of personal humiliation, questioning the appropriateness of releasing information about his clothing in a crowded jail amid extreme heat.
Yoon is known to have health conditions that could complicate his cooperation with ongoing investigations, according to his lawyers.
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