Yoo Dong-gyu Taken to Emergency Room Due to Health Deterioration... Trial Schedule Disrupted

It was confirmed on the 19th that the trial related to the Wirye and Daejang-dong development preferential treatment suspicion case has been postponed due to the deteriorating health of Yoo Dong-gyu, the former head of the Seongnam Urban Development Corporation, a key figure in the case.

Yoo Dong-gyu, former Planning Director of Seongnam Urban Development Corporation [Image source=Yonhap News]

The Criminal Division 23 of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Jo Byung-gu) postponed the trial of Jeong Jin-sang, former Political Coordination Officer of the Democratic Party leader's office, which was scheduled for that day, to the 30th due to Yoo's health deterioration, which was expected during cross-examination.

It is reported that Yoo visited the emergency room early the previous morning due to poor health. He is scheduled to undergo a detailed examination early next week due to a heart-related issue.

Previously, the court tried to conclude Yoo's examination on the 16th, but he complained of worsening health, leading to an early end of the trial and rescheduling to that day, which was postponed again.

Yoo is currently on trial before five different panels at the Seoul Central District Court. He is also a key witness in the case of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader, regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act. Yoo was detained in October 2021 and, after being released a year later, has been attending prosecution and court hearings daily, expressing physical and mental distress. Around September last year, Yoo experienced a change of heart and began to testify actively, which led to the indictment of Lee and other major related figures.

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