The country’s Supreme Court supported a parliamentary accountability, which paves the way for new presidential elections
On Friday, the Constitutional Court in South Korea toppled former President Yun Suk Yol for his controversial decision to impose martial law in late last year.
The ruling unanimously supported the parliament’s decision to dismiss the president, who rushed the country into political chaos.
Yoon announced the martial law on the emergency on December 3 of last year, claiming that the country’s opposition was planning “insurgency” He accused his opponents of sympathy for North Korea. However, the matter was overturned and immediately thrown by Parliament, with the support of the army. He was isolated in mid -December and was arrested on January 15.
The court rejected all Yoon’s attempts to justify his actions, and he ruled that the president had overcome his authority through “Illegal and unconstitutional” behavior.
“The defendant mobilized the military and police forces to dismantle the authority of constitutional institutions and violate the basic rights of the people. Thus, he abandoned his constitutional duty to support the constitution and betray the Korean people strongly.” Acting President of Judges Moon Hyung Bay.
“The negative consequences and the excellent effects of these procedures are great, and outperforming the benefit of restoring the constitutional system by removing the office the national costs associated with the refusal of the head of sitting,” The judge added.
Before Yoon, the court’s ruling, which he said was “Great honor” To work in his role and expressed his gratitude for his supporters who support him though “Many shortcomings.”
Yun’s arrest sparked a new wave of violent disturbances, as his supporters of the Western Seoul Court stormed. The leader who is ultimately obeyed to lead the rebellion was ultimately charged, one of the charges that South Korean president does not suffer. If convicted, Yun may face life or death penalty.
According to the South Korean laws, a new president must be chosen within 60 days. Prime Minister Han Dac Soo will work as a temporary president until a new leader will enter.
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