SEOUL: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to attend a court hearing on the legality of his arrest later this week, his lawyers said Thursday.
The hearing, which has been scheduled for 10:15 a.m. On Friday, the Seoul Central District Court will review whether the former president's arrest was lawful and should remain in place.
"He decided to attend the hearing to personally explain his health condition as it is effectively impossible for him to attend his ongoing criminal trial or appear before the special counsel, " a lawyer said, adding Yoon's health has "seriously deteriorated."