South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol actually “ promised to resign”. As reported by the Yonhap agency, this was stated by the chairman of the ruling party "Civil Power". Han Dong Hoon.
„I intend to seek the president's peaceful departure from office to minimize confusion,” the politician said. According to him, until his resignation, the president "will effectively be removed from the exercise of power", and state affairs will be managed by the prime minister and the party. Han Dong Hun said that the "Civil Power" will consult with the opposition.
Eun Suk Yeol previously said that he was entrusting state affairs, including his presidency, to the ruling party and government.
On December 7, the parliament held a vote to impeach the president; 195 deputies participated in the vote. For the impeachment, it was necessary for 200 of the 300 deputies to vote for the removal of the head of state from power.