Yoon, who has also been under an impeachment trial that entered its final stage, was indicted last month on the charge of insurrection over his failed martial law bid. The charge supersedes his presidential immunity from prosecution, and if convicted, Yoon could face a life sentence or the death penalty.
A preliminary hearing, which aims to clarify the main disputes of the case and plan for future proceedings, does not require the defendant’s presence.
At the hearing, Yoon’s legal representatives said they would outline their stance on the charges faced by Yoon at a future date, noting they have yet to review all the records of the case.
The prosecution argued against merging the cases, saying it would be more efficient to conduct the trials separately.
Yoon has been held at a detention centre since mid-January after being detained by investigators on charges of inciting an insurrection through his short-lived imposition of martial law.
They also said Yoon’s martial law declaration was legitimate and did not amount to insurrection, claiming that he is not a flight risk.
They also said that there were concerns of evidence tampering if Yoon is released.
The hearing took place as about 500 supporters of the impeached president staged a rally calling for his release near the court, according to a police estimate.
Police mobilised some 3,200 personnel around the court for crowd control, installing barriers and lining up police buses to maintain order.
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