The special counsel investigating the insurrection case plans to summon People Power Party lawmaker Chu Kyung-ho, who was the floor leader during the Dec. 3 martial law last year, on the 30th for questioning as a suspect.
On the 28th, the special counsel said it had agreed with Chu's side to conduct the suspect interrogation at 10 a.m. on the 30th.
The special counsel has reportedly been requesting Chu's appearance and coordinating dates since last month. Chu's side asked for consideration of the National Assembly inspection schedule, and the special counsel accepted, setting the investigation date for the 30th of this month.
Chu is suspected of obstructing a vote on a resolution demanding the lifting of martial law by repeatedly changing the venue of the People Power Party general meeting of lawmakers on the day of martial law last year from the National Assembly to party headquarters to the National Assembly to party headquarters. Chu argues, "It was in consideration of the National Assembly lockdown at the time and was not intended to obstruct the vote."
On the 2nd of last month, the special counsel searched Chu's residence and constituency office, among other locations, and imposed a travel ban on Chu. At the time, the charges listed for Chu on the special counsel's search and seizure warrant were reportedly engaging in important duties related to insurrection and abuse of power by obstructing the exercise of rights, among others.