Democratic Party: "Constitutional Court to Conduct Judgment Faithfully Following Procedures... Hope to Restore Constitutional Order"

Cho Seung-rae, Senior Spokesperson of the Democratic Party, Issues Commentary

The Democratic Party of Korea stated regarding the Constitutional Court's decision to conclude the oral arguments on the 25th, "We expect a decision that will restore the damaged constitutional order as the people anticipate."

On the afternoon of the 20th, the 10th impeachment trial of President Yoon Seok-yeol was held at the Grand Bench of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and the trial is beginning.
February 20, 2025. Photo by Joint Press Corps

On the same day, through an oral commentary, Democratic Party spokesperson Cho Seung-rae said, "The Constitutional Court has decided to conclude the impeachment trial arguments against the rebel leader Yoon Seok-yeol on the 25th," and added, "We assess that the Constitutional Court has faithfully conducted the impeachment trial according to the procedures prescribed by the Constitution and laws."

He continued, "We expect the Constitutional Court to make a decision that will restore the damaged constitutional order as the people anticipate."

Moon Hyung-bae, Acting Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, concluded the 10th oral argument held that day by stating, "The next session will be at 2 p.m. on February 25," and added, "We will hear the comprehensive arguments of both parties' representatives and the final statements of the parties involved." Both President Yoon and the National Assembly accepted this decision without significant objection.

Political circles expect that it will take about two weeks from the conclusion of the oral arguments to the verdict. In the case of former presidents' impeachment trials, former President Roh Moo-hyun was sentenced 14 days after the conclusion of oral arguments, and former President Park Geun-hye was sentenced 11 days after.

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