Overview
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the 12th straight session, and the bench moved ahead without him under the Criminal Procedure Act.
- Yoon ignored a fresh summons tied to allegations he sought to provoke North Korean retaliation via drone orders, and the special counsel signaled possible compulsory measures under the law.
- Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appeared for the first hearing on charges including abetting insurrection, perjury and falsifying documents, with the session approved for delayed broadcast.
- Broadcasts will exclude presidential office surveillance video from Dec. 3 because it is classified as a Grade 3 military secret, though other portions of proceedings will be released.
- In his opening appearance, Han acknowledged previously giving a false statement about not receiving Dec. 3 documents but denied the remaining charges, while Yoon’s lawyers sought a constitutional review that could pause a separate case.