SEOUL: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent from his insurrection trial for the 14th consecutive session on Monday.
The bench at the Seoul Central District Court said it will proceed with the trial in his absence, given the detention centre where Yoon is being held has sent notice it is difficult to bring him in by force.
The bench also warned, however, that the defendant will have to bear any disadvantages arising from his absence and that it would be "good" if he could be convinced to state his position in person.