Committee head of the DP asserts that a court decision on Lee's case prior to the election would be deemed contradictory to the constitution.
Lee Seok-yeon, Democratic Party Spokesperson, Speaks at Presidential Election Central Committee Launch
Amidst the escalating tension between the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the Supreme Court, Lee Seok-yeon, co-chair of the DPK's presidential campaign committee, addressed the crowd during the launch of the central election committee for the 21st presidential election on April 30.
Behind the Scenes
The DPK is reportedly mulling over impeachment measures against Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and other justices, according to sources close to the situation[1][5]. The party's angry response stems from allegations of political interference in the June 3 presidential election, specifically the retrial of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s election law violation case[1][4].
Crisis Point
Senior DPK officials have issued threats, warning of impeachments if trials proceed before the election, setting a May 12 deadline for court postponements[3]. If the courts fail to comply, the DPK has vowed to wage "war."[4]
Current Standoff
Despite an emergency meeting on May 4 to discuss impeachment, the DPK has yet to make a final decision, choosing instead to focus on public outreach[5]. However, the rhetoric has recently intensified, with lawmakers declaring that sufficient grounds for impeachment exist if trials are not postponed[3][4].
As the situation continues to unfold, the DPK is closely watching the courts' responses ahead of the May 15 retrial and the May 12 campaign period commencement[3][4].
- Lee Seok-yeon, speaking at the Presidential Election Central Committee launch, emphasized the need for dialogue in resolving the escalating political crisis, particularly regarding the defense of the Democratic Party's policies and legislation, such as the impeaching of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and other justices.
- The general news and politics sections of the Ilbo newspaper reported that the DPK has been considering implementing impeachment measures due to allegations of defense and political interference in the June 3 presidential election, specifically the retrial of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s election law violation case.
- In light of the ongoing dispute, the DPK has threatened to wage "war" if trials against potential impeachments proceed before the election, setting a May 12 deadline for court postponements.
- The party's specific policy and legislation concerning war-and-conflicts was further highlighted as they vowed to take such actions if the courts fail to comply with their demands.
- As the situation awaits resolution, the focus has shifted to the courts' responses to the DPK's demands ahead of the May 15 retrial and the May 12 campaign period commencement, which could significantly impact the political landscape.
