Call for a Swift Ruling on Yoon Seok-yeol’s Impeachment
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, speaks at the Supreme Council meeting held at the tent headquarters in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 26th. Yonhap News, ‘Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party, urged Acting President and Prime Minister Han Deok-soo to “respect rules, be it in gatherings or in elementary school classes,” and quickly appoint Constitutional Court nominee Ma Eun-hyuk and Supreme Court Justice Ma Yong-joo according to the Constitution.’, ‘During the Supreme Council meeting held at the tent headquarters in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the morning of the 26th, Lee said, “The Constitution is the ‘supreme agreement’ and ‘highest norm’ of 52 million Koreans. If the Acting President, who is primarily responsible for upholding the basic democratic republican order set by the Constitution, openly disregards it, who else will?” This was a criticism of Han acting as if delaying nominee appointments is unconstitutional, despite the Constitutional Court’s decision.’, ‘Lee stated, “Returning to acting duties doesn’t mean regaining status and power, but rather signifies more responsibility and role.” He added, “How can we ask our citizens to ‘follow the rules’ and ‘obey traffic laws’ when the ‘top official’ openly violates the ‘highest norms’? What will become of the country?” He emphasized that “fulfilling responsibility (is more important than) status and power.”‘, ‘Regarding the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the impeachment trial of President Yoon Seok-yeol, Lee stated, “I can’t understand why it’s so difficult to resolve when it’s not a complicated case. Reaching a conclusion quickly, one way or another, will stabilize state affairs.”‘, ‘Lee argued, “Isn’t it evidently clear that unconstitutional decrees were declared, martial law imposed without proper conditions, the military sent into the National Assembly, and media companies oppressed? Everyone saw it; what more evidence is needed?”‘, ‘He added, “Who can deny the clear fact that the President, who should defend the constitutional order, destroyed it?” and warned, “If the President is granted another pardon, does it mean military coups can occur anytime? Is it like giving a martial law license?”‘