“The Democratic Party of Korea has criticized the Constitutional Court for delaying the ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial. In response, they are setting up a tent office in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, for a public campaign to pressure for the president’s dismissal. Park Chan-dae, the party’s floor leader, expressed concerns over increased public anxiety due to the delay and urged a decision by the 25th, a day before Lee Jae-myung’s appellate trial verdict. While recognizing logistical challenges, Park explained the urgency.
The party plans to operate the tent office starting the 24th, marking its first use in 12 years. Park stated the party will fight in the public square until the court issues a ruling. The intensity of statements targeting the court is rising, with lawmakers warning against prolonged delays. Internally, some criticize the focus on minimizing the impact of Lee’s trial verdict, suggesting decisions are overly centered on him, causing mistakes and misjudgments. A non-Lee supporter pointed out the party’s repeated failures to assess situations objectively due to this focus.”