South Korea - President Park asks cabinet to take care of state affairs after impeachment decision: ARIRANG NEWS

ARIRANG NEWS

Published on 9 Dec 2016

박 대통령, 탄핵 가결 후 국무위원 간담회.. 국정 공백 최소화 당부
At the nation's top office, President Park Geun-hye called for a cabinet meeting. Our Song Jisun is live at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae.

Jisun, what can you tell us? "Conn-young. President Park's authority as head of state has been legally suspended at 7-03 p.m. Friday evening,,... as the top office received the parliament's approved impeachment motion. President Park will keep her title and residence at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae until the Constitutional Court's ruling. In what could have been her last message to her cabinet, she again began with an apology to the nation in a calm, poised voice." "I express my sincerest apologies to the people for causing a national chaos because of my negligence and vice, at a time when our security and economy are both facing difficulties."

The president has also hinted that she will not be stepping down... before the Constitutional Court makes its ruling... and that she will prepare for the special probe into allegations of her involvement in the power abuse scandal revolving around her confidante Choi Soon-sil. "I solemnly accept the National Assembly's and the people's voices and sincerely hope this confusion is resolved in a positive manner. Regarding the Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling and the special investigation by the independent counsel, I will react in a calm and composed manner." Handing her power over the nation, President Park called on her cabinet to gather wisdom to deal with state affairs,... urging them to leave no stones unturned, especially when it comes to the people's livelihoods. "In an era of uncertainties when you cannot foresee an inch of what's to come next, the lives of the people and the interest of the Republic of Korea should never be left neglected. Centering around the Prime Minister, who will double as acting president, all ministers must do their best to minimize a vacuum in state affairs - ranging from the economy to national security - until the Constitutional Court's ruling." "President Park wrapped up her speech by stressing on the need to continue with her administration's policy drives aimed at fostering the country's future growth engines... and that they should not be discouraged because of suspicions regarding the scandal. Conn-young."