Ex-President Yoon absent from insurrection trial for 9th straight session

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent from his insurrection trial for the ninth consecutive session Monday, as a special counsel team requested the court speed up proceedings by holding four hearings a week. Yoon has been standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power through his botched attempt to impose martial law in December. He has refused to appear at his trial since he was placed in custody for the second time on July 10 on charges related to the martial la

Sept. 15, 2025