In a bold move, Han Dong-hoon, the leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, has called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Han made the announcement on Thursday, citing the chaos unleashed by Yoon's controversial martial law declaration as the primary reason for this drastic step. 🏛️⚖️
Han's statement came on the heels of President Yoon's televised address, where he defended the martial law decision that has sparked widespread debate and unrest across the nation. Despite the gravity of the situation, Han emphasized that Yoon is unwilling to step down voluntarily.
"The president should immediately be excluded from state administration, including the right to command the military," Han stated firmly to reporters. He didn't stop there, calling for strong punishments for anyone involved in what he described as an unconstitutional and illegal martial law declaration, including President Yoon himself.
Han urged members of his party to vote for the impeachment based on their personal "conviction." "We must stop further confusion. There is only one effective method now," he asserted. He encouraged his party's lawmakers to participate in the impeachment vote out of their own conscience and conviction.
Interestingly, the People Power Party had initially resisted supporting impeachment, hoping instead that President Yoon would resign voluntarily. However, party leadership has reported that efforts to persuade Yoon to step down have been unsuccessful, leading to a shift in strategy.
Last week, opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion against Yoon, but it was shelved last Saturday after People Power Party lawmakers boycotted the vote. The opposition plans to reintroduce the impeachment motion soon, aiming for another vote this Saturday.
This political turmoil highlights the deep divisions within South Korea's leadership and raises questions about the future stability of President Yoon's administration. As the nation watches closely, the upcoming vote could be a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape. 🇰🇷🗳️
