Song Eon-seog of the People Power Party, the floor leader, on the 19th regarding the first-trial ruling of former President Yoon Suk-yeol said, "We accept the first-trial verdict with a heavy heart."
The floor leader issued a statement that afternoon, saying, "We fully recognize our responsibility for the guilty verdict of the former president produced by our party, and we offer our apologies to party members and the public," and stated accordingly.
Song said, "I hope this ruling serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the rule-of-law principle that in the Republic of Korea all are equal before the law and no one can stand above it," adding, "The People Power Party, while reflecting deeply on the historical and political meaning of this ruling, will draw a firm line against any force and any act—past, present, or future—that threatens and destroys the constitutional order."
He continued, "The People Power Party will approach with greater humility to regain the public's trust and will fulfill its duty to protect Korea's constitutional order and liberal democracy."