President Yoon's first trial is uncertain...Constitutional Court "Discussing Response"

Constitutional Court "National Assembly submits attorney's power of attorney and proof plan"
"President Yoon's side will not accept documents such as minutes of the Cabinet meeting"
Constitutional Court "Discussing the Progress of President Yoon's Impeachment and Countermeasures"
President Yoon is unlikely to appear...Constitutional Court "Proceeds as scheduled"

[Anchor]
President Yoon Suk Yeol's first procedure in the impeachment trial is just a day away.

However, it is unclear whether President Yoon will attend.

There is a reporter on the scene. Reporter Kwon Junsu!

[Reporter]
Yes, the Constitutional Court.

[Anchor]
The Constitutional Court discussed countermeasures in consideration of President Yoon's absence?

[Reporter]
Yes, the Constitutional Court first explained that the National Assembly's prosecution committee submitted a lawyer's power of attorney and a proof plan two days ago.

However, President Yoon's side said there were no documents submitted to the Constitutional Court, such as proclamations or minutes of the Cabinet meeting.

The Constitutional Court said this morning that it shared the situation and discussed countermeasures at the judge's review.We cannot rule out the possibility that President

Yoon will not be able to participate from the first trial because he has not yet issued a proxy power of attorney.

However, the court said it would proceed as scheduled, saying there would be no problem in holding the first hearing preparation date.

[Anchor]
How will the preparation date proceed if President Yoon does not attend?

[Reporter]
If President Yoon does not appear, the Constitutional Court is likely to re-designate the preparation date after hearing the basic position and proof plan from the National Assembly's representatives, the claimant.

Constitutional Court Judge Kim Hyung-doo also said on his way to work today that the judge will properly judge and designate another date if more preparation procedures are needed.

After that, if the Constitutional Court sets a preparatory date, it is expected to demand President Yoon's attendance again.

Concerned that the trial could continue to be delayed, the Constitutional Court said the trial of President Yoon's impeachment has been underway since it was already filed,

The fact-finding and legal analysis review are ongoing.

[Anchor]
The question of the number of constitutional judges still remains, right?

[Reporter]
That's right.

The Constitutional Court has not yet filled the capacity of nine judges.

In response, the Constitutional Court said that all three candidates for the Constitutional Court had the right to appoint Han Deok-soo, acting president, at the confirmation hearing, and repeatedly explained that they were in the same position.

The National Assembly passed a motion to appoint three judges, but it is important whether the appointment can be made.

There remain concerns that the Constitutional Court's hearing will remain idle if the ruling and opposition parties continue to conflict.

So far, I'm YTN Kwon Junsu at the Constitutional Court.

Reporter: Kim Ja-young