article_snippet.sent: South Korean law requires the trial to start within 14 days, and there is a possibility that South Korean law could start as early as next week, according to an official at the Seoul Central District Court, who didn't want to be named, citing office rules.
article_snippet.sent: His said it was too early to comment on the potential penalties Kim could face.
article_snippet.sent: Prosecutors have also been investigating whether Kim violated a controversial law that bans praise or assistance for South Korea.
article_snippet.sent: The court official said it was possible prosecutors may add such charges against Kim during the trial.
highlights_snippet.sent: Prosecutors have also been investigating whether Kim violated a controversial law that bans praise or assistance for North Korea .
  