On the 3rd, a day before the Constitutional Court's ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial, the leadership of the People Power Party said, "We will thoroughly prepare for and respond to the aftermath of the impeachment trial," revealing their plans to actively pursue constitutional amendments if the return to presidential duties is decided.
Chairperson Kwon Young-se said during a meeting of the emergency committee on that morning, "I and the People Power Party will accept the ruling of the presidential impeachment trial, and we will thoroughly prepare for and respond to the aftermath of the impeachment trial."
He noted, "I will manage the national situation stably so that the impeachment ruling does not transform into a complex national crisis," adding, "That is the best path to fulfill our responsibilities as a public party in the Republic of Korea."
He stated that he would actively pursue constitutional amendments at the party level to change the '87 system' constitution.
Chairperson Kwon said, "If tomorrow's Constitutional Court ruling determines a return to presidential duties, our party will also hasten to actively pursue constitutional amendments," emphasizing, "Since the president promised not to cling to the term in office, we will do our utmost to create a constitution that reflects the people's will and aligns with the spirit of the times."
He added, "Through this emergency martial law and the presidential impeachment crisis, the contradictions of the '87 system that do not fit the times have been starkly revealed. It has also been revealed that what has commonly been thought of as a monarchic presidential system is, in fact, a constitution that lacks even the minimum means to constrain parliamentary dictatorship, essentially being a monarchic parliamentary constitution."
Chairperson Kwon also emphasized, "I will create a greater constitution that does not allow any executive, legislative, or judicial branch to be dominated by a specific individual or faction, and that captures the diverse and pluralistic demands of the people. Now, the Republic of Korea must move forward. This crisis must serve as a stepping stone to achieve fundamental reform and a great transformation in the Republic of Korea."
Regarding the Democratic Party, he said, "The Democratic Party bears the greatest responsibility for causing today's situation," and urged the Democratic Party to make a strong declaration of self-reflection and acceptance.
Chairperson Kwon also appealed to the people, saying, "If there are political forces that incite conflict and exacerbate confusion, I hope the people will resolutely drive them out. Also, nothing is more important than the lives and safety of the people in any situation. There should be no mishaps on the day of the ruling."
Floor leader Kweon Seong-dong also said, "The leadership of the People Power Party has continuously expressed its position to accept whatever the outcome of the impeachment trial is," urging, "The Democratic Party must immediately stop its low-level rhetoric that plots illegality and violence, and even incites rebellion. I hope they will uphold the minimum dignity expected of a political party."
He added, "It is time for both ruling and opposition parties to set aside their political benefits and work to heal social conflicts and unify the people."