Potential School Closures on Day of President Yoon's Impeachment Sentencing
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Synopsis
On the day of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment sentencing, schools near the Constitutional Court in Seoul may be closed due to concerns over violent protests. Authorities are taking precautions to ensure student safety during this politically charged event.
Key Takeaways
- Schools near the Constitutional Court in Seoul may close.
- Closure is due to potential violent protests linked to President Yoon's impeachment.
- The Constitutional Court's decision on Yoon's fate is pending.
- Law enforcement plans to prevent physical altercations.
- A snap election may follow if Yoon is removed from office.
Seoul, March 5 (NationPress) Schools located near the Constitutional Court in Seoul may face closures on the day South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced in his impeachment trial. This decision stems from concerns over possible violent protests, officials announced on Wednesday.
The Seoul Jungbu District Office of Education is evaluating the option to close schools close to the court in central Seoul to safeguard students from potential violence stemming from both supporters and opponents of Yoon.
The impeachment trial concerning Yoon's controversial declaration of martial law on December 3 concluded late last month, with the court set to announce a decision regarding his removal from office soon. The specific date for the sentencing hearing is still pending.
In January, Yoon's supporters protested by storming the Seoul Western District Court against the decision to formally arrest the suspended President.
Within a 100-meter radius of the Constitutional Court are Jaedong Elementary School and Deokseong Girls' Middle and High Schools, along with two additional elementary schools and a special education institution located near Exit 5 of Anguk Station, a site of frequent protest rallies by Yoon's supporters.
Law enforcement agencies have committed to deploying all necessary resources to avert any physical confrontations on the day of the sentencing hearing.
The South Korean Constitutional Court is anticipated to render a decision regarding President Yoon Suk Yeol's fate around mid-March, having concluded hearings in his impeachment trial on Tuesday, which centered on his unsuccessful martial law declaration.
The trial spanned 11 sessions, occurring 73 days after the National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon due to his brief imposition of martial law on December 3.
If Yoon, elected in May 2022 for a single five-year term, is officially removed from office, a snap election will be held within 60 days. Conversely, if the impeachment is dismissed, Yoon will promptly resume his presidential duties.
