A lesson to many right now. We hope that South Korea can consolidate their democracy, Syria can move towards building a democratic state, that Ukraine can keep theirs and America can protect theirs.
Merry Christmas to South Korea, and a very happy and democratic New Year
Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2
The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2
wheeeee! so good to hear!
Great explanation!
They must adhere to specific rules and fill out the form correctly for the vote to be valid.
An article from 2016:
m.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR...
“The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides with the people, and all power emanates from the people.”
대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.
Holding a despotic president to account!
The immediate cheer echoed across the wall and was heard live. 🥹🫶
204 for, 85 against, 3 abstain, and 8 invalid votes! The crowd went wild when he said 204 and they immediately starting singing "into the new world" 😄
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
Thank you for taking the time to engage and share such kind feedback!
Had not seen such a clear overview of the nature of the South Korea Democracy #crisis since reading this - thank you for sharing, @heesoojang.bsky.social
So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power
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Aw, thanks so much for the kind words! You're awesome too for the support—means a lot!
Was asked to interview for a western media outlet and they were like "and has the impeachment vote awakened the women into political consciousness" and I was like ??? Women have always been the FOREFRONT of protest in Korea: Yoo Gwan Soon, stroller-pushing mothers in 2008, Ewha Women's Uni in 2016??
On top of all Yoon’s craziness, minor opposition party leader Cho Kuk sentenced to 2 years in prison so he’s ineligible for presidential election
m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...
The former. If President Yoon's impeachment motion passes, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will be responsible for approving the appointments of new justices to the Constitutional Court.
Let's see what happens this Saturday.
Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2
The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2
Yes, surreal is the right word—no other word comes to mind.
Another extra legal point for journalists and Korea influencers:
In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.
In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court
So ironic that constitutional law, my least favorite subject at Korea Law, is what's getting eyeballs on my work now. My old professors would be FURIOUS if they knew 😂
Korean constitutional law is pretty boring—Korean law doesn't use case precedent as law, we have statutes. It's mostly cut and dry.
Today's address seemed like a preview of how President Yoon is preparing his trial arguments. He will likely repeat the same claims during Constitutional Court proceedings.
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
Today's address seemed like a preview of how President Yoon is preparing his trial arguments. He will likely repeat the same claims during Constitutional Court proceedings.
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
#SouthKorea President Yoon's address today made one thing clear: he has no plans to resign.
Meanwhile, Party Leader Han Dong-hoon has called for a vote on his removal this Saturday. With additional support from the ruling party, the #impeachment motion has a higher possibility of passing.
Good morning from Seoul. Still unclear who is running the country. The president is under investigation for treason and has been banned from leaving. But he still apparently remains in charge of the military. Here are the latest details: