In a dramatic turn of events, the leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to suspend his presidential duties, citing concerns for citizens' safety and potential political upheaval.
Call for Presidential Suspension Amid Impeachment Motion in South Korea
Call for Presidential Suspension Amid Impeachment Motion in South Korea
Ruling party leader warns of rising dangers if President Yoon remains in power.
Han Doong-hoon, the party chief, stated during an emergency meeting that the party possesses "credible evidence" of Yoon directing arrests of key politicians on questionable "anti-state charges." His comments mark a significant shift from the party's previous stance of blocking the impending impeachment motion set for a vote on Saturday. The opposition requires the support of at least eight ruling party members to successfully advance this motion.
Han conveyed serious apprehensions about Yoon's potential for "extreme actions," recalling a recent martial law declaration that he fears could recur if the President continues to lead. He insisted that Yoon's actions are putting both the Republic of Korea and its citizenry in peril.
Revelations also arose about plans for detained politicians to be imprisoned in a facility located in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Adding to the dissent, ruling party MP Cho Kyung-tae became the first from the party to publicly endorse the motion for Yoon's impeachment. “Politicians must choose between standing with the people by suspending the president's duties or aligning with those who enacted martial law,” he stated, urging his fellow party members to side with the public.
As the situation unfolds, tensions within the political landscape are mounting, highlighting the ongoing struggle between governance and public safety in South Korea.
Additional reporting by Hosu Lee in Seoul.
Han conveyed serious apprehensions about Yoon's potential for "extreme actions," recalling a recent martial law declaration that he fears could recur if the President continues to lead. He insisted that Yoon's actions are putting both the Republic of Korea and its citizenry in peril.
Revelations also arose about plans for detained politicians to be imprisoned in a facility located in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Adding to the dissent, ruling party MP Cho Kyung-tae became the first from the party to publicly endorse the motion for Yoon's impeachment. “Politicians must choose between standing with the people by suspending the president's duties or aligning with those who enacted martial law,” he stated, urging his fellow party members to side with the public.
As the situation unfolds, tensions within the political landscape are mounting, highlighting the ongoing struggle between governance and public safety in South Korea.
Additional reporting by Hosu Lee in Seoul.
