President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday refused for a third time to appear for questioning in the investigation into his botched martial law imposition, raising the likelihood that the investigative body will file a court warrant for his arrest.

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol again declined to appear for questioning by investigators over his martial law declaration as the embattled leader seeks to first defend himself at an impeachment trial.