The Constitutional Court of South Korea He fired President Yoon Suk-Yool on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency, four months after the former prosecutor joined the South Korean policy in Chaos with a declaration of the Marcial law.
In a verdict broadcast on national television, the president of the Supreme Court, Moon Hyung-Bae, said that the court of eight members confirmed Yoon’s impeachment because his decree of martial law He seriously violated the Constitution and other laws.
“The defendant not only declared the martial law, but also violated the Constitution and the laws by mobilizing military and police forces to hinder the exercise of the legislative authority,” said Moon. “Ultimately, the declaration of martial law in this case He violated the substantial requirements of the martial emergency law. “
“Given the serious negative impact on the constitutional order and the important domino effects of the violations of the accused, we consider it The benefits of the defense of the Constitution that reject the defendant of his position exceed national losses That result from the dismissal of a president, “concluded the judge.
The protesters explode with joy and sadness
The demonstrators, gathered near the former Royal Palace that dominates the center of Soul, broke out in tears and danced when it was announced The verdict. Two women cry and embraced, and an old man who was close to them jumped and shouted with joy. This is reported by the APP.
The crowd then began to march The roads of Seoul. Some people were dressed in beautiful blue bear costumes, a protest domestic animal that uses the colors of the opposition.
Outside the official residence of Yoon, thousands of supporters cried and screamed when they looked at the news of the verdict on a giant television screen. They aroused flags of South Korea and the United States and sang slogans.
“We will not be shocked at all!” He shouted a leader of the protest on stage. “Anyone who accepts this decision and prepares for the first presidential elections is our enemy.” No act of violence has been reported.
South Korea will celebrate new elections within two months
Within two months the elections will be held to replace Yoon, but the national division from the political process of the inverted president will probably continue and could complicate the The efforts of South Korea to face the “First of the United States” policies by President Donald Trump and the Grow the ties of North Korea with RussiaSay the observers.
One of Yoon’s lawyers, Yoon Kap-Kun, described the “completely incomprehensible” sentence and a “purely political decision”, but the former president did not immediately release a statement. Yoon’s popular power group said he would accept the decision.
Him Prime Minister of the LotraProvisional leader of the country, promised in a television discourse to ensure that “there are no lagoons in safety and national diplomacy” and maintain public security and order. Yoon has appointed Han as prime minister.
The surveys show it Lee Jae-myung leader of the main liberal opposition party, the Democratic Party, It is the favorite to win the partial elections to choose the successor of Yoon . Lee is tried for corruption and other accusations.
Lee celebrated the sentence and thanked the South Korean people to “protect our democratic republic”. “The courage of the people who faced weapons, swords and tanks, together with the courage of the troops who refused to obey unjust orders, caused this great revolution of light,” said Lee.
Why did Yoon declared martial law?
Yoon, a 64 -year -old conservative, was accused by the National Assembly controlled by the liberal opposition on December 14th. The assembly accused him of violating the Constitution and other laws, Suppress the activities of the Assembly, try to stop politicians and undermine peace in the country.
In his latest testimony to the hearing of the Constitutional Court, Yoon said that his The decree was a desperate attempt to obtain public support For his fight against the “bad” Democratic Party, who had frustrated his agenda, accused of high officials and cut the government’s balance sheet. Previously he had described the national assembly of “Criminal Lady” and “Antestal Forces”.
ADVERTISINGAccording to some experts, Yoon could have imposed a military regime AEVitar a possible independent research on scandals involving his wifeKim Keon Hee. Without presidential immunity, Yoon could face other criminal accusations, such as the abuse of power. He is the first South Korean president to be arrested or accused while holding the position.
