Overview

• Former President Yoon Suk Yeol did not attend the 10th hearing of his insurrection and power abuse trial on July 24, citing poor health for the third week in a row.
• Seoul Central District Court has initiated criminal procedure investigations to verify his medical condition and assess whether to issue a warrant to compel his appearance.
• Prosecutors noted that Yoon attended nine prior hearings without health complaints and have formally requested a bring-in warrant over his consecutive absences.
• Yoon’s legal team contends his absence also stems from legal disputes over special counsel Cho Eun-suk’s jurisdiction to pursue newly filed indictments.
• Separately, Cho Eun-suk’s office recently indicted Yoon on additional abuse of power charges related to alleged violations of Cabinet members’ rights.