Members of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea arrive at the main chamber to vote on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Seok Yeol in the National Assembly, Seoul, Dec. 14. Yonhap
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Saturday welcomed the National Assembly's decision to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law, calling it a victory for the people.
DPK floor leader Park Chan-dae made the remark as he met reporters after the vote, voicing appreciation for all those who supported Yoon's impeachment.
"We made a historic victory for democracy because of all who gathered in front of the National Assembly and passionately cried out for the protection of the Constitution and democracy," he said.
He stressed that Yoon's impeachment is "only the first step" toward solving the aftermath of Yoon's Dec. 3 martial law declaration, and vowed to push for a thorough investigation into Yoon and other "accomplices of the insurrection."
He also said the DPK will make every effort to swiftly form a special counsel to investigate Yoon. (Yonhap)
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