[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Professor Jeong Gyeongshim of Dongyang University, who collapsed during a trial related to her children's admission fraud and private equity fund allegations, has requested the court to postpone the trial due to health reasons.
According to the legal community on the 22nd, Professor Jeong's lawyer submitted a request to change the trial date to the Criminal Division 25-2 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judges Im Jeongyeop, Kwon Seongsu, Kim Seonhee) on the same day.
In the application, the lawyer stated that Professor Jeong requires treatment for the time being and it would be difficult for her to attend the trial, thus requesting a postponement of the trial date.
Earlier, on the 17th of this month, during a continuation trial, Professor Jeong complained of health issues and, while attempting to leave the courtroom with the court's permission, collapsed and was urgently transported to the hospital.
Although the trial was expected to conclude as early as next month, if the court accepts Professor Jeong's request, the schedule is likely to be delayed beyond the original plan.
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