[Trial Recap] 12th Hearing in Sedition Trial of Yoon Suk-yeol (July 24, 2025)
12th Hearing Summary – July 24, 2025 Yoon Suk-yeol Sedition Trial Seoul Central District Court, Criminal Division 25 (Presiding Judge Ji Gui-yeon) 🗓️ Overview Date : July 24, 2025, 10:15 AM Defendant : Yoon Suk-yeol (Former President) Location : Courtroom 417, Seoul Central District Court Witness : Colonel Kim Bong-gyu (ROK Defense Intelligence Command) 🔍 Key Developments Third Consecutive Absence of Yoon Suk-yeol Yoon failed to appear for the third time since his re-detention. The court initiated an investigation into whether his absences constitute unjustified refusal under the Criminal Procedure Act. The presiding judge announced that Yoon’s medical condition and his ability to be forcibly brought to court would be verified through the detention facility. Special Prosecutor Demands Arrest Warrant for Compulsory Appearance The prosecution argued that Yoon’s health claims were already dismissed during the habeas corpus hearing. They emphasized that...