Hwang Kyo-ahn "Will Push for Constitutional Amendment to Check the Imperial Presidential System"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Liberty Korea Party, holds a New Year's press conference on the 22nd at the Yeongdeungpo Central Party Office in Seoul. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun, Kim Hye-min] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Liberty Korea Party, hinted at the possibility of constitutional amendment including a parliamentary system to curb the presidential system with excessive power.

On the 22nd, after a New Year's press conference held at the Yeongdeungpo Liberty Korea Party headquarters, Hwang explained the purpose in response to a reporter's question about the direction of the constitutional amendment: "Based on a landslide victory in the general election, we will push for a constitutional amendment that fundamentally prevents the presidential system with excessive power," adding, "Whether it will be a control system or a parliamentary system is a major issue, but whatever it is, no individual should exercise absolute power and arbitrarily manipulate state affairs."

Although he was reserved about the specific method of constitutional amendment, he effectively revealed a direction that accepts the parliamentary system.

Hwang further added, "This is to create a legal foundation for South Korea to achieve sustainable development without being hindered by politics." He also advised President Moon, saying, "Become the president of the Republic of Korea entrusted by the people according to the constitution."

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