Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, noted on the 2nd regarding the confirmation of the date for the impeachment trial ruling of President Yoon Suk-yeol that he believes "the Constitutional Court will reach an appropriate conclusion."

Lee Jae-myung, the representative of the Democratic Party, attends the Supreme Council meeting held in front of the Gwanghwamun Democratic Party tent in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the morning of Nov. 2./Courtesy of News1

On the same day, at a Supreme Council meeting held at the Democratic Party's tent office in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Lee said, "Fortunately, the Constitutional Court designated the date for the ruling (on the impeachment trial of President Yoon)," adding, "The last court to uphold constitutional order is indeed the Constitutional Court."

He continued, "Is there any way to avoid a decision to protect constitutional order regarding actions that go beyond simply violating the Constitution and destroy the Constitution itself?" He added, "While there is certainly regret that a significant amount of time has passed and that the national trust of South Korea has diminished and national chaos has persisted, the Constitutional Court has nonetheless designated the date for the ruling now."

Lee also said, "The judges of the Constitutional Court are composed of individuals with outstanding abilities and character in South Korea," and he expressed his hope that they would reach a reasonable conclusion with the ideology and values of the Constitution, the constitutional duties entrusted to the Constitutional Court, the responsibilities granted by the people, and a sense of historical mission.

As it was the day of the April 2nd by-elections, Lee called on citizens to judge the regime through the election. The by-elections on this day are being held in 23 locations nationwide, including the Busan Superintendent of Education and the head of Guro District in Seoul, as well as five local government heads, eight regional council members, and nine basic council members.

Lee stated, "We must remember that democracy is neither maintained by itself nor does it come by itself," and he urged, "Please remember that this is a judgment on those who have undermined constitutional order and be sure to vote."