South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged calm and cooperation with the government after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his attempt to impose martial law. The Constitutional Court will rule on the impeachment within 180 days, but observers say a faster decision is possible.
Lee proposed a special council for policy cooperation between the government and parliament to stabilize state affairs. However, some lawmakers are skeptical about the proposal, with Kweon Seong-dong criticizing Lee’s idea as “not right” for the opposition party acting like the ruling party.
The government has taken steps to reassure allies and markets, including bolstering security measures against North Korea and informing other countries that external policies will remain unchanged. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party has accused Yoon of rebellion and is investigating him over possible charges.
Lee Jae-myung’s proposed council aims to minimize national confusion and suffering by bringing together the government and parliament to resolve the crisis. The opposition leader has lost the 2022 presidential election to Yoon but is now seen as a frontrunner to replace him if he is removed from office.
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol marks a significant shift in South Korean politics, with implications for regional security and the country’s relationships with other nations.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-martial-law-yoon-lee-impeachment-ca583315453be30766372702120f94e7