Seoul, April 13 (IANS) – The first criminal trial of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to begin this week, 10 days after his removal from office over his brief declaration of martial law in December. According to court officials, the hearing will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Seoul Central District Court.
Yoon, who is facing charges related to insurrection, will be the fifth former president to stand trial. He is required to attend the hearing, and security measures will be in place, including a route for him to enter via an underground parking lot. Rallies near the court are expected to be closely monitored.
Media will be prohibited from taking photos inside the courtroom before proceedings begin. As part of the formal trial process, Yoon will be asked to introduce himself, including stating his name, birthdate, occupation, and residence. The prosecution will then present charges, and Yoon is anticipated to deny the accusations. He may also request an opportunity to present his defense.
If convicted of leading an insurrection, Yoon could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. Key witnesses, Cho Sung-hyun, the commander of the First Security Group of the Capital Defence Command, and Kim Hyung-ki, the head of the First Special Forces Battalion of the Special Warfare Command, are expected to testify on Monday. During Yoon’s impeachment trial, Cho had confirmed being ordered to deploy troops to “drag out” lawmakers following Yoon’s martial law declaration on December 3. Kim is believed to have received similar orders.
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