Han Dong-hoon, CNN: "Risk of Repeated Extreme Actions if Yoon Remains in Office"
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- Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, stated that there is a risk of repeated extreme actions if President Yoon Seok-youl remains in office.
- Han shifted to a supportive stance on impeachment of President Yoon, interpreted as a signal of support for the opposition's impeachment efforts.
- The recent martial law incident is evaluated as an example of South Korea swiftly resolving a crisis through democracy.
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Han Dong-hoon, leader of the People Power Party, directly explained his shift in stance from opposing the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-youl.
In an interview with CNN released on the 6th, Han stated that President Yoon "must be immediately suspended from duty to protect the nation from serious danger." Previously, Han had expressed a critical view of President Yoon's declaration of martial law but maintained a party line of "opposition" to impeachment.
CNN interpreted Han's change of stance as "a dramatic reversal signaling support for the opposition's impeachment efforts," noting that the leader of South Korea's ruling party called for President Yoon's immediate suspension to save the country from 'great danger.'
It was also reported that Han changed his position after receiving 'credible evidence' that President Yoon ordered the arrest of key politicians, including himself, during the martial law declaration on the 3rd.
After shifting to a supportive stance on impeachment, Han stated, "If President Yoon continues to hold office, there is a significant risk that extreme actions like the recent martial law declaration could be repeated, posing a grave threat to the Republic of Korea and its people."
Han mentioned that he was "not informed in advance" about President Yoon's martial law declaration, learning about it through televised broadcasts like the rest of the nation, and was greatly shocked. "My first thought was, 'This is a serious problem,'" he said.
He continued, "As the leader of the ruling party, I felt a responsibility to correct the situation," explaining that he rushed to the party office, gathered about ten lawmakers, and headed to the National Assembly before the martial law forces could take control.
One lawmaker said, "The 18 (ruling party) lawmakers who participated in the vote came because I brought them," adding, "More lawmakers wanted to participate, but the doors were blocked, preventing entry."
Additionally, "The swift withdrawal of martial law demonstrates the strength of our country's democracy," he said, "South Korea has a strong tradition of resolving crises democratically and through solidarity. As many have seen, the martial law issue was resolved quickly, showcasing how mature South Korea's democracy is."
Kim So-yeon, Hankyung.com reporter sue123@hankyung.com
