"Tiresome malicious succession of Impeachments by the Democratic Party: A Threat to Constitutional Democracy
Since the inauguration of President Yoon Suk-yeol, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has engaged in an unprecedented spree of impeachment motions, paralyzing the administration’s ability to govern. Out of 29 impeachment motions, 13 have been forcibly passed in the National Assembly. These acts are not merely political retaliation but represent an attempt to undermine South Korea’s constitutional order. Such political maneuvers are viewed as an effort to conceal various corruption scandals involving the party’s leader, Lee Jae-myung, while pursuing partisan agendas under the guise of democratic oversight.
Impeachments Without Legal Grounds
Many of the DPK’s impeachment motions fail to meet the legal requirements stipulated by the Constitution. Notable cases include:
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo: Impeached on vague charges to obstruct his role as Acting President. This represents a blatant abuse of parliamentary power.
Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min: Faced two impeachment attempts, one of which passed in the National Assembly, citing "failure in disaster management" without concrete legal violations.
Chairman of the Korea Communications Commission Lee Dong-gwan: Impeached over allegations of media control despite lacking evidence.
Chairperson Jin-sook Lee of the Korea Communications Commission: Impeached immediately upon taking office, aimed at hindering legitimate administrative duties.
Auditor General: Targeted for conducting audits of Moon Jae-in administration policies, a clear case of retaliatory impeachment.
Prosecutors Investigating Lee Jae-myung: Four prosecutors involved in cases against the DPK leader were impeached, demonstrating a severe misuse of legislative power based on unverified rumors and the defendant’s claims:
Prosecutor Kang Baek-shin: Accused of disclosing investigation details in the Daejang-dong development scandal. Prosecutor Um Hee-jun: Alleged to have coerced false statements in political corruption cases.
Prosecutor Park Sang-yong: Implicated without sufficient evidence in sensitive cases.
Prosecutor Kim Young-chul: Accused of targeting political figures in high-profile corruption cases.
Abuse of Legislative Power: Socialist Agenda In addition to a tiresome malicious succession of impeachments, the DPK has displayed a clear agenda to enforce socialist or quasi-communist policies. Key legislative initiatives include:
Nationalization of Private Property: Attempts to infringe on property rights and expand state control.
Media Censorship: Restricting freedom of the press under the pretext of combating "fake news."
Excessive Economic Regulation: Policies restricting corporate activity and undermining the foundations of a market economy. These legislative actions threaten the values of South Korea’s liberal democracy and reflect an authoritarian socialist system.
Justification for Martial Law
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law is an unavoidable response to these threats. Widespread election fraud, malicious succession of impeachments, and excessive socialist legislation have gravely undermined South Korea’s constitutional order. Key reasons include:
Election Fraud: Allegations of electoral manipulation have eroded trust in democratic processes, with over 50 members of the National Assembly suspected of illegal election victories.
Chain Impeachments: Disabling key government functions and destabilizing administrative continuity.
Abuse of Legislative Power: Imposing laws that infringe on personal freedoms and the market economy.
Call to Action for Democratic Preservation
To safeguard South Korea’s liberal democratic order, it is imperative to expel the DPK and similar pro-North, socialist forces from the National Assembly. These groups claim to be defenders of democracy but, in reality, threaten the nation’s freedom and sovereignty. Fraudulently elected lawmakers and perpetrators of impeachment schemes must be removed from parliament to ensure South Korea continues to serve as a beacon of liberty in Asia.