World丨Yoon bypasses 9th hearing on impeachment

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol skipped the ninth hearing of his impeachment trial on Tuesday as his legal team clashed with lawyers representing the National Assembly over evidence examination. Yoon arrived at the Constitutional Court but left for the Seoul Detention Center before proceedings began, Yonhap News Agency reported. "After consulting with the legal representatives, it was confirmed that today's hearing involves summarizing the current situation while allowing the legal teams of both sides to present their arguments," Yoon's legal team stated. "As such, President Yoon returned to the detention center." ▲ Acting head of the Constitutional Court Moon Hyung-bae and other judges arrive for the impeachment trial of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, February 18, 2025. Photo/Agencies With no need for Yoon to directly present his opinions, he entrusted the matter to his legal team to ensure the smooth progres ………………………………