South Korean opposition parties on Wednesday launched a stinging attack on President Park Geun-hye, lambasting her proposal for relinquishing power and vowing to push ahead with an impeachment motion.
“South Koreans do not want to enter the new year with Park Geun-hye as president ... She has thrown away her last opportunity [to resign with dignity],” said Choo Mi-ae, leader of the Democratic party, at a meeting of the three main opposition parties. “Under our constitution, the only remaining option is to proceed with impeachment.”
“I will step down according to the schedule and legal procedures agreed by lawmakers for the stable transfer of power,” Ms Park said on Tuesday.