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The bribery trial of former President Park Geun-hye resumed Monday after more than a month of her boycotting any proceedings. The disgraced leader was a no-show.
The Seoul Central District Court hearing at 10 a.m. Monday followed a 42-day suspension after Park’s lawyers resigned to challenge the integrity of the court. Earlier Monday morning, Park submitted a letter through the Seoul Detention Center, where she is being detained, to explain that she would be absent due to poor health.
The court delayed the proceeding. If Park does not attend the next scheduled hearing, the court will make a decision on whether it will proceed with the trial without her.
In addition to the letter, the detention center submitted a report on Park’s health. It said Park is being treated with painkillers for back and knee conditions. “Park also made clear that she will not attend the trial,” the report said. “Taking into account her status as a former president, it is difficult for the center to compel her.”
Park’s trial for bribery resumes without her
She has not met with her attorneys either.
The Seoul Central District Court hearing at 10 a.m. Monday followed a 42-day suspension after Park’s lawyers resigned to challenge the integrity of the court. Earlier Monday morning, Park submitted a letter through the Seoul Detention Center, where she is being detained, to explain that she would be absent due to poor health.
The court delayed the proceeding. If Park does not attend the next scheduled hearing, the court will make a decision on whether it will proceed with the trial without her.
In addition to the letter, the detention center submitted a report on Park’s health. It said Park is being treated with painkillers for back and knee conditions. “Park also made clear that she will not attend the trial,” the report said. “Taking into account her status as a former president, it is difficult for the center to compel her.”
Park’s trial for bribery resumes without her
She has not met with her attorneys either.
