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South Korea's former President re-arrested; wife also faces investigation
The Island
|July 11, 2025
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was re-arrested on Thursday over his failed attempt to impose martial law last year, will skip his trial hearing, state media reported.
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Yonhap reported that Yoon, 65, was arrested on the orders of a Seoul court after special counsel cited concerns that the former President could destroy evidence.
Citing health concerns, Yoon's lawyers submitted a written reason shortly before the hearing was scheduled to begin stating that the former President will not attend the trial.
The fomer President is being held at the Seoul Detention Centre.
If convicted of insurrection, Yoon, who was impeached in April, could face a maximum penalty of life in prison or death.
South Korea state media said that Yoon's wife, Kim Keon-hee is also being investigated on charges of stock manipulation, election interference and bribery.
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