South Korea… A lawyer explains President Yeol’s position on attending his trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yul will not attend the first hearing in his impeachment trial, which begins tomorrow, Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Constitutional Court, one of his lawyers announced, citing concerns related to “security.”
“Concerns have arisen regarding security and possible accidents, so the president will not be able to attend the trial on January 14,” Yoon Kab-kyun said in a statement.
He added: “The president intends to appear as soon as security concerns are resolved.”

Failed coup attempt

Parliament impeached Yoon Suk-yeol for trying to impose martial law at the beginning of December, in a coup that was quickly thwarted by lawmakers.
Parliament impeached Yoon Suk-yeol, which led to him ceasing to carry out his duties, but he remains president pending the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the impeachment decision by mid-June.