Former South Korean president Jun Suk Jeol present expressed regret over the failure to meet public expectations after the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld Parliament's motion to remove him from office in connection with the declaration of martial law in December. "I will always pray for the Republic of Korea and for everyone," said the South Korean leader.
Jun issued a message through his lawyers respective hours after the decision of the TK.
I profoundly regret that I was incapable to meet your hopes and expectations
“ Jun wrote.
Our nation's service was the top honor of my life. I sincerely appreciate your unwavering support and encouragement, even erstwhile I failed
“He added.
In a message from the lawyers, Jun added: “I will always pray for the Republic of Korea and for everyone.”
The removal of the president caused euphoria on the streets of South Korea.
War State
The National Assembly (parliament) accused him of violating the constitution and the law in its motion for impeachment on 14 December. The charges afraid Jun's introduction of a full of six hours of martial law on December 3, during which he was to issue an order to send an army to parliament to prevent the deputies from voting on the resolution, forcing him to revoke the decision, as well as the arrest of prominent politicians.
In announcing today's decision, the TK reported that 8 judges unanimously decided that the policy was unworthy of the constitution, thus displacing it from exercising power.
