South Korean President Park Geun-hye refused to testify on Tuesday Jan 03,2017 at her impeachment trial despite claiming she will defend herself against corruption charges.
The Constitutional Court delayed a hearing this morning following Park's refusal to appear.
She has been asked to turn up on Thursday Jan 05,2017 when some of her former aides are due to testify.
The court cannot compel Park to appear, but following a second refusal they are entitled to begin the case in her absence.
The trial in the Constitutional Court must decide within six months of her December 9 impeachment whether Park should permanently step down or should be reinstated to office.
If the court formally removes Park from office, a presidential election will be held within 60 days.
Park has been accused of colluding with confidante Choi Soon-sil to extort money and favors from companies and allowing the friend to manipulate government affairs.
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