[Trial Recap] 14th Hearing in Sedition Trial of Yoon Suk-yeol (Aug 18, 2025)
🗓️ Hearing Overview Date & Time: Monday, August 18, 2025, 10:15 (KST) Venue: Seoul Central District Court, Criminal Division 25 ( Presiding Judge Ji Gui-yeon ) Defendant: Former President Yoon Suk-yeol (absent for the 5th consecutive time; proceedings held in absentia) Witness: Sgt. Lee Min-su , Republic of Korea Army ( Capital Defense Command ) — driver/NCO assigned to then-Commander Lee Jin-woo (command vehicle operator) 1) Key Issues & Proceedings A. In-Absentia Proceeding The court proceeded without the defendant under Criminal Procedure Act Art. 277-2 , noting that any disadvantage from non-appearance is borne by the defendant. Defense stated Yoon will appear when his health allows . 2) Witness Examination A. Witness: Sgt. Lee Min-su Affiliation: ROKA Capital Defense Command (SUBANGSA) Role at the time: Driver and executive NCO for Commander Lee Jin-woo (operated the commander’s official vehicle) Vehicle/Task: Kia Carnival co...