The Guardian: "Yoon, Not a Lame Duck but a 'Dead Duck'... New Leadership Needed"

Criticism of Ruling Party for Absence in Impeachment Vote
"Putting Party Interests First, Unforgivable"

On the 11th (local time), the British daily The Guardian analyzed that President Yoon Suk-yeol has gone beyond 'lame duck' status and fallen into a serious power vacuum state called 'dead duck,' stating that South Korea needs new leadership.

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In an editorial titled "Views on South Korea's Martial Law Disaster: New Leadership Needed for the Beacon of Democracy," The Guardian stated this. The newspaper pointed out, "Last week's bizarre and horrific short-term martial law declaration attempt by the South Korean president is still causing tremendous confusion." It added, "This crisis is tarnishing a country that has not only escaped poverty and devastation to become a hub of global trade, investment, and technology flows but also a rare success story of democracy in Asia."

Regarding the recent absence of People Power Party lawmakers from the impeachment vote, it criticized, "Putting party interests ahead of the nation and the people's interests is wrong and will not be easily forgiven." It further urged, "If People Power Party lawmakers truly want to preserve their political careers, they should support impeachment in the second vote this weekend."

In particular, it assessed President Yoon as a "dead duck," not a lame duck, emphasizing, "What is needed is not a 'resignation roadmap' but an immediate election."

The Guardian mentioned various challenges South Korea faces, including North Korea's nuclear program advancements, troop deployment to Ukraine, the security significance following former U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House, inequality, and aging. It emphasized, "Reliable political leadership is more essential than ever," adding, "South Koreans have shown that they cherish democracy. They must now be able to exercise it."

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