Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the fourth consecutive time on Monday, citing deteriorating health. The Seoul Central District Court resumed hearings after a two-week summer break, its first session since July 24, but Yoon again failed to appear.

Yoon is facing charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his authority by imposing martial law in December during his presidency. He has been absent from court since July 10, when he was jailed for the second time over the martial law plan. His legal team claims his condition worsened after investigators from special counsel Min Joong-ki’s office attempted to forcibly remove him from his detention center last Thursday to question him on election meddling allegations involving him and his wife, Kim Keon Hee.

Authorities say the court could consider compelling Yoon to attend if his absence continues. If that fails, proceedings could move forward in absentia. Under South Korean law, an insurrection conviction can carry a life sentence or the death penalty.

Last Thursday, Min’s special counsel team suspended its attempt to execute a warrant to question Yoon, citing risk of injury due to his “stubborn refusal.” It was the second failed attempt to enforce the warrant, following a similar effort last Friday.

“We directed the Seoul Detention Centre to execute the detention warrant at 8:25 a.m., using physical force, but suspended the action around 9:40 a.m. after considering injury concerns,” the team said in a statement.

Yoon’s lawyers condemned the actions as “public shaming,” insisting the detention attempt was politically motivated. The case continues to draw nationwide attention given its unprecedented legal and political implications.