State crisis
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon resigned
The conservative politician recently called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, despite resistance within the party. Han now said he doesn’t regret this decision.
South Korea’s ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon announced his resignation two days after the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol. In a live televised press conference, Han said it had become impossible for him to fulfill his duties as leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP). He also said that he did not regret his controversial call within the party for impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol (also PPP).
On Saturday, Yoon was removed from office following a vote in parliament. Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will temporarily take over presidential duties before the Constitutional Court makes the final decision. It can either confirm Yoon’s impeachment or declare it unconstitutional.
The opposition accuses Yoon of violating the constitution. He had imposed martial law completely unexpectedly at the beginning of the month and lifted it again hours later after massive resistance.
The resigning party leader Han Dong Hoon had already called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign early at the beginning of the national crisis. After Yoon failed to comply with the request, Han publicly spoke out in favor of the opposition’s impeachment proceedings.
dpa
Source: Stern
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