Military Court Imposes 5 Million Won Fine on Yoon for Failing to Appear as Witness

On the 25th, the Central Regional Military Court imposed a fine of 5 million won on former President Yoon Sukyeol, who was selected as a witness but failed to appear at the trial of the military leadership accused of participating in the December 3 Martial Law.

Former President Yoon Sukyeol is attending the trial on charges of obstruction of special official duties held at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong, Seoul, on the 26th.

On this day, former President Yoon did not attend the witness examination requested by the defense of former Defense Counterintelligence Commander Yeo Inhyeong in the trial on charges of engaging in key insurrection-related duties. Yoon's legal team cited his deteriorating health as the reason for his absence, explaining that he is currently standing trial at the Seoul Central District Court three to four times a week on charges including leading an insurrection.

Regarding this, the court stated, "There was no scheduled appearance for the witness at the civilian court today, and the reasons for his absence from the military court are not justified. Considering the need for a speedy trial for the detainees and the fact that sufficient notice was given, we find that sanctions are necessary," and imposed a fine of 5 million won.

The military court also announced that it would again notify former President Yoon to appear in court as a witness at 10 a.m. on the 18th.

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