Former President Yoon Suk-yeol met with the leadership of the People Power Party on the 4th and said, "I am leaving, but I hope the country does well," adding, "I hope to prepare well for the presidential election centered around the party and to win surely."

President Yoon Suk-yeol is removed from office as the Constitutional Court supports his impeachment on Apr. 4. The photo shows President Yoon Suk-yeol exiting after the national address and press conference at the presidential office briefing room in Yongsan, Seoul on Nov. 7, 2024. /Courtesy of News1

Shin Dong-wook, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, noted in a written briefing that "from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, Chairperson Kwon Young-se, Floor Leader Kweon Seong-dong, Chief Spokesperson Shin Dong-wook, and Secretary to Chairperson Kang Myung-gu visited the presidential residence in Hannam-dong to offer their condolences."

Former President Yoon met with the party leadership, including Chairperson Kwon, and said, "I am grateful to the party and leadership for their hard work."

He also said, "I have a grateful and apologetic heart towards the citizens and supporters who supported me," and added, "Although I am leaving like this, I hope the country does well."

Regarding the upcoming 21st presidential election, he said, "Since there is not much time, I hope to prepare well for the presidential election centered around the party and to surely win," Shin, the chief spokesperson, reported.

The party leadership conveyed to former President Yoon, "You have worked hard over the past period," expressing regret over the outcomes.