Supporters of Yoon Cheer the Dismissal of Lee Jin-sook's Impeachment... No Clashes in Front of the Constitutional Court

Dismissal Due to Lack of Agreement by Six or More Justices
3,500 Riot Police Officers Deployed

"Long live the Constitutional Court"

Supporters of Lee Jin-sook, Chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission, are cheering for Chairperson Lee in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 23rd, after the impeachment motion against Chairperson Lee Jin-sook was dismissed. Photo by Park Seung-wook

On the morning of the 23rd, in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, when the news of the dismissal of the impeachment motion against Broadcasting and Communications Commission Chairperson Lee Jin-sook was announced, a supporter raised their voice saying, "Long live Lee Jin-sook, truth has won." Another supporter said, "The Democratic Party impeached the Chairperson who was appointed just two days ago and hadn't even properly started working. Stay strong."

There were no major clashes with the police. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, 3,500 officers from 54 riot police units were deployed in front of the Constitutional Court that day. Bus barricades were installed to control passage and traffic, and some riot police officers were wearing riot gear.

Police officers are guarding the entrance of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, ahead of the expedited judgment on Lee Jin-sook, Chairperson of the Korea Communications Commission, on the 23rd. Photo by Park Seung-wook

The Constitutional Court dismissed the National Assembly's impeachment motion against Chairperson Lee. Among the eight justices, Justices Kim Hyung-doo, Jung Hyung-sik, Kim Bok-hyung, and Cho Han-chang voted for dismissal, while Justices Moon Hyung-bae, Lee Mi-sun, Jung Jung-mi, and Jung Kye-sun voted for acceptance. Although the vote was tied 4-4, a dismissal was concluded because a decision to remove requires the agreement of at least six justices.

Chairperson Lee stated, "The Constitutional Court has very clearly confirmed that the two-person system is lawful." She added, "I believe today's dismissal decision was made by the people. I will return to my duties with this in mind and carry out my responsibilities thoughtfully for the people who made this decision."

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