Thousands of protesters in Seoul after the decision of the Constitutional Tribunal on the Impeachment of the President

Thousands of people gathered on Saturday in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, in protest against the decision of the Constitutional Tribunal, which upheld the decision on the impeachment of the President of Jun Jerola for the announcement in December of martial law – the AFP agency said.

Protesters, who were dressed in colorful raincoats and had umbrellas due to rain, blocked several main streets in the city center, sitting straight on the road. They chanted slogans such as “Impeachment is invalid!”, “Record the early elections!” Many kept South Korean and American flags.

“The decision of the Constitutional Tribunal destroyed (…) Democracy in our country,” said AFP 26 -year -old demonstrant.

On December 14, the National Assembly (Parliament) adopted an application regarding the Juna impeachment. The president was accused of violating the constitution by announcing martial law on December 3. At that time, Jun sent the army to parliament to block the introduction and arrest prominent politicians and judges. However, the deputies managed to get inside and voted for a resolution forcing Juna until the dismissal of martial law, which as a result lasted only six hours.

Jun claimed that he wanted to stop the threat to the country from the “North Korean communist forces” and “eliminate elements hostile to the state.” He also claimed that the previous election was falsified, but he did not provide evidence.

On Friday, the South Korean Constitutional Tribunal unanimously upheld the decision of the National Assembly on impeachment, considering Jun's actions unworthy of the constitution. Thus, Jun was removed from exercising power. Pre -terminal presidential elections will take place within 60 days.

Separately, Jun heard allegations of managing the coup. In mid -January, the politician was detained in connection with the investigation in this matter as the first in the history of South Korea. Initent president. The criminal trial in this case before the court in Seoul will start on April 14.

Pursuant to the constitution of the immunity of the President of South Korea It does not protect him against allegations of treason and a coup. There is a maximum life sentence or death for them, while in South Korea Execution has not been carried out since 1997 (PAP)

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