Seoul, Nov 3 (NationPress) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made his way to his insurrection trial on Monday, marking his second appearance since last week after a lengthy absence of four months from the court proceedings.

The ousted leader is facing serious accusations of orchestrating an insurrection and misusing his authority during the controversial attempt to impose martial law in December of the previous year.

Yoon had been absent from his trial since his second arrest in July, citing health issues, but resumed attending the trial last Thursday.

During Monday's session, Kwak Jong-keun, the former chief of the Army Special Warfare Command, is set to provide testimony. Kwak has alleged that Yoon directed him to forcibly remove lawmakers from the National Assembly amidst the brief imposition of martial law.

Yoon contends that the military's presence at the parliament was essential to uphold public order without infringing on civilian rights.

Reportedly, Yoon chose to attend the trial to actively participate in his defense as crucial witnesses take the stand.

He was present at the inaugural hearing of another trial linked to martial law charges in September, as well as a distinct session regarding his bail request.

Yoon is believed to recognize that a prolonged absence could adversely influence the trial's outcome.

The court had cautioned that the defendant bears responsibility for missing the proceedings.

However, Yoon's legal team indicated he intends to selectively attend future hearings, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

On October 21, Yoon Suk Yeol did not show up for his second trial concerning martial law-related accusations for the third consecutive session.

The hearing at the Seoul Central District Court continued in his absence after the bench noted that circumstances had not changed since the last session, which he also skipped due to the detention center's inability to bring him in forcibly.

This second trial involves allegations that the former president infringed upon the rights of Cabinet members during the martial law declaration, amended the martial law proclamation afterward, and obstructed his own detention by investigators in January.

Two former officials from the Presidential Security Service were expected to testify during the hearing, both suspected of complicity in hindering Yoon's detention in January.

Since his second arrest in July, the former president has largely neglected his trials and summons by special counsels probing various allegations against him and his wife, Kim Keon Hee.

He has been absent for the 15th consecutive session from the trial concerning his alleged insurrection through the martial law attempt.