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Helen121 @helen121.bsky.social · Dec 14

A lesson to many right now. We hope that South Korea can consolidate their democracy, Syria can move towards building a democratic state, that Ukraine can keep theirs and America can protect theirs.

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Suzannah Rowntree @suzannahrowntree.bsky.social · Dec 14

Merry Christmas to South Korea, and a very happy and democratic New Year

Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2

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W.R. Gingell @wrgingell.bsky.social · Dec 14

wheeeee! so good to hear!

Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

Great explanation!

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

They must adhere to specific rules and fill out the form correctly for the vote to be valid.

An article from 2016:
m.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR...

'否'를 '不'로, '가'를 '㉮'로…어이없는 탄핵 무효표 | 연합뉴스

(서울=연합뉴스) 홍정규 기자 = 박근혜 대통령에 대한 지난 9일 국회의 탄핵소추안 표결은 찬성 234표의 '압도적 가결'로 귀결됐지만, 무효표...

m.yna.co.kr

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

“The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides with the people, and all power emanates from the people.”

대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.

Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!

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Glonzo In Exile 🇵🇦🇬🇱🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦 @no-obey-advance.bsky.social · Dec 14

Holding a despotic president to account!

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

The immediate cheer echoed across the wall and was heard live. 🥹🫶

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Skaiiaiai @skairunner.bsky.social · Dec 14

204 for, 85 against, 3 abstain, and 8 invalid votes! The crowd went wild when he said 204 and they immediately starting singing "into the new world" 😄

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 14

Thank you for taking the time to engage and share such kind feedback!

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Andrew Pyle @aspyle.bsky.social · Dec 13

Had not seen such a clear overview of the nature of the South Korea Democracy #crisis since reading this - thank you for sharing, @heesoojang.bsky.social

So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power

Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 3

I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.

Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy

South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know

Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

🤦‍♀️

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

Aw, thanks so much for the kind words! You're awesome too for the support—means a lot!

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Hadiyyah @hadyysart.bsky.social · Dec 12

I don't like or want any fake news, so i keep waiting for your updates, like my new subscription🙌. You're awesome,keep up the good work.

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Anton Hur @antonhur.com · Dec 12

Was asked to interview for a western media outlet and they were like "and has the impeachment vote awakened the women into political consciousness" and I was like ??? Women have always been the FOREFRONT of protest in Korea: Yoo Gwan Soon, stroller-pushing mothers in 2008, Ewha Women's Uni in 2016??

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Benjamin A. Engel @benjaminaengel.bsky.social · Dec 12

On top of all Yoon’s craziness, minor opposition party leader Cho Kuk sentenced to 2 years in prison so he’s ineligible for presidential election

m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...

(URGENT) Minor opposition leader Cho Kuk sentenced to two years in prison | Yonhap News Agency

m-en.yna.co.kr

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

The former. If President Yoon's impeachment motion passes, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will be responsible for approving the appointments of new justices to the Constitutional Court.

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

Let's see what happens this Saturday.

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2

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Heesoo Jang @heesoojang.bsky.social · Dec 12

Yes, surreal is the right word—no other word comes to mind.

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Anton Hur @antonhur.com · Dec 12

Another extra legal point for journalists and Korea influencers:

In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.

In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court

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