The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon’s request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was unanimously rejected.

Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae confirmed that the trial would proceed on Thursday, regardless of Yoon’s presence, and dismissed objections to the court’s schedule. Yoon’s legal team had argued for Chung’s removal, citing potential bias, but the court ruled the process adheres to constitutional laws.

The case stems from a martial law crisis that led to Yoon’s suspension.