The People Power Party said on the 25th that it is "sorry to the people" regarding the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol. About the president's final argument, it emphasized that it was time for the political world to strive for unity rather than division, stating that he delivered a message of national unity.
Kweon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, met with reporters shortly after observing President Yoon's final argument at the Constitutional Court and said, "It is regrettable and weighs heavily that an impeachment trial of a president elected by the people is taking place," adding, "I sincerely apologize to the people on this point."
He continued, "Looking at today's presidential final statement and the defense team's arguments as a whole, I believe they provide compelling reasons for the necessity and inevitability of martial law," asserting that the Constitutional Court must show fair and wise legal judgment rather than political judgment in its final conclusion.
He also mentioned that preparations for the "constitutional amendment to shorten the term" would be pursued. Floor leader Kweon stated, "Regardless of the outcome of the impeachment, we argued that a constitutional amendment regarding the 1987 system is necessary," and added, "We are accelerating the formation of an internal amendment task force and appealing to the people about the necessity and urgency of the amendment through public hearings."
Senior Spokesperson Shin Dong-wook noted in an oral commentary, "In this serious moment, as the ruling party, we deeply feel our responsibility before the people."
He further remarked, "The president truly apologized to the people and sincerely argued the background that forced him to make agonizing decisions as president in a national crisis situation."
He emphasized that "the president also delivered a message of national unity," stating, "Now is a time when the Republic of Korea must unite more than ever. The economy is unstable, and people's livelihoods are difficult. The political world must not remain in division and conflict any longer."
Senior Spokesperson Shin highlighted that the president's mention of pursuing the "constitutional amendment to shorten the term" is meaningful. He said, "By raising the issue of overcoming the 1987 system and emphasizing the sincerity of the constitutional amendment, this is a challenge we all need to tackle together," adding, "Above all, the part where the president said he considers the amendment and political reform as his final mission and will not be preoccupied with his remaining term is highly commendable."
He appealed to the Constitutional Court to make a fair decision. Senior Spokesperson Shin stated, "Now, it is the time for the Constitutional Court. I have no doubt that the Constitutional Court will make a just and fair decision that the people can accept," and emphasized, "The People Power Party will look only to the people with a lower posture and do its best for national stability."
Floor Spokesperson Kim Dae-sik also commented that "the president sincerely apologized to the people in his final remarks and expressed his determination to dedicate himself to stabilizing the national administration. Furthermore, he proposed a constitutional amendment to shorten the term and earnestly requested national unity." He added, "The People Power Party respects this position of the president and will walk together with the people for the future of the Republic of Korea."
He stated regarding the Constitutional Court, "I believe the Constitutional Court will make a careful and fair judgment based solely on the Constitution and laws," and said, "The People Power Party will fulfill its responsible role for national stability by respecting the Constitutional Court's decision."
He further emphasized, "What is most important right now is to protect the stability of the Republic of Korea and achieve national unity beyond division," noting, "It is time for all of our political circles to stop wasteful conflicts and take a step forward for the future of the Republic of Korea."
He additionally urged, "I ask the people to respect the Constitutional Court's decision and show mature civic awareness in safeguarding the rule of law and constitutional order," stating, "The People Power Party will lead the Republic of Korea to a new future through the constitutional amendment and national unity promised by the president."
Earlier, President Yoon mentioned during his final statement at the Constitutional Court on that day, "If I return to duty, I will focus on pushing for constitutional amendments and political reform to pass on a properly functioning country to future generations during the latter half of my term," saying, "I will do my best to improve the 1987 system, thinking of constitutional amendments and political reform as my final mission without being preoccupied with my remaining term."