SOUTH KOREA COURT UPHOLDS PRESIDENT YOON’S IMPEACHMENT- PM Han Duck-soo says he will ensure an orderly and peaceful presidential election
South Korea’s acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae stated today that ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol violated his duty as president by taking actions that were beyond the powers given to him under the Constitution.
However, President Yoon’s lawyer has called the court’s ruling a completely political decision. Yoon was ousted by the Constitutional Court today, which upheld parliament’s impeachment motion over his short-lived imposition of martial law last year.“
With Yoon’s ouster, a presidential election is required to take place within 60 days, according to the country’s constitution. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who will continue to serve as acting president until the new president is inaugurated, has stated today that he would do all he can to ensure an orderly and peaceful presidential election after President Yoon Suk’s Yeol impeachment.
President Yoon in a letter to the citizens of South Korea expressed his deep gratitude to all his supporters despite his shortcomings, he said. The President further stated that he will always pray for the Republic of Korea and everyone.”
