In South Korea, opposition threatens to impeach interim president

The opposition Democratic Party of South Korea has threatened to impeach the current president, Han Dak-soo, for his alleged involvement in delaying the investigation into the imposition of martial law by former President Yun Seok-yeol. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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According to the newspaper, the opposition Democratic Party accuses Khan of facilitating Yoon's attempt to impose martial law and has filed a police report against him. The opposition has also warned that it will initiate impeachment proceedings against the current president if the law on a special counsel is not passed by December 24.

The delays demonstrate the prime minister's unwillingness to adhere to the Constitution, which is a de facto recognition of his role in supporting the rebels,

In addition, Park accused Yoon of intentionally obstructing the judicial process, including refusing to accept the Constitutional Court's notices.

“Any delay in the impeachment investigation and trial is a continuation of the rebellion and preparation for a new rebellion,” he added.

At the same time, the dominant Yun People's Party accused the Democratic Party of using “impeachment politics” and manipulating Khan's fate to promote its candidate for the post of special counsel.

The Constitutional Court, for its part, decided to consider the refusal of the Presidential Office to receive the documents as complete and to continue the trial.

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The impeachment decision, adopted on December 14, transfers the interim presidency to Prime Minister Han Dak-soo. At the same time, South Korea's Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to decide whether to remove Yun Suk-yol from office or reinstate him. 

Before the vote in parliament, thousands of demonstrators gathered in the center of Seoul, calling on the president to resign. Among the reasons for the citizens' discontent are a series of internal crises and rising social tensions that have increased political instability in the country. 

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Earlier, South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol announced the introduction of martial law in the country: to “destroy pro-North Korean forces and maintain constitutional order.

Clashes broke out in Seoul between citizens and the military, who blocked the parliament building. The leader of the opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-man, emphasized that martial law is unconstitutional and contrary to the interests of society.