Court Denies Jeong Gyeong-sim's Request to Change Trial Date... "Trial to Proceed as Scheduled on the 24th"
[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Jo] Professor Jeong Gyeong-sim of Dongyang University’s request to change the trial date due to health issues was rejected by the court.
According to the court on the 23rd, the Criminal Division 25-2 of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Lim Jeong-yeop) dismissed the trial date change request submitted by Professor Jeong’s attorney the day before. The attorney requested a postponement of the trial date, stating that Professor Jeong would have difficulty attending the trial due to the need for ongoing treatment, but the court did not accept the request and decided to proceed with the trial as scheduled.
The court stated, "After reviewing the submitted medical certificates and other documents, it does not appear that the defendant is in a condition that prevents her from attending the trial," and added, "Considering the future trial procedures and dates, the necessity for changing the date to prepare for the defense is also deemed low." According to the Criminal Procedure Act, although there are some special provisions, the defendant must be present for the trial to proceed. This is Article 276 of the same law. In criminal trials, if Professor Jeong fails to appear without a valid reason, the court may issue a warrant for her compulsory attendance. This trial is scheduled to be held on the 24th at 2 p.m. in courtroom 311 of the Seoul Central District Court.
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Earlier, during the continuation trial held on the 17th of this month, Professor Jeong complained of health issues and, after receiving permission from the court to leave the courtroom, collapsed on the floor. At that time, she was carried out on a stretcher and taken away from the court by ambulance. Subsequently, her attorney explained, "Professor Jeong is hospitalized at the hospital where she regularly receives treatment for neurological issues, undergoing examinations and resting."
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