Synopsis
On April 5, South Korea's presidential office halted its official website following the Constitutional Court's decision to impeach former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The site cited maintenance, apologizing for public inconvenience.Key Takeaways
- The presidential website is temporarily unavailable.
- Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office by the Constitutional Court.
- The website closure follows similar actions in past political scandals.
- Yoon expressed regret for failing to meet public expectations.
- Social media still lists Yoon as President despite his removal.
Seoul, April 5 (NationPress) The official website of South Korea's presidential office has been put on hold following the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol from his position. A notice on the site indicated this change on Saturday.
The site stated that the service is "currently unavailable" as it is "undergoing maintenance," expressing apologies to the public for any inconvenience caused, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
This announcement seems to follow the court's ruling on Friday, which confirmed the impeachment of Yoon and his dismissal as President due to his attempt to declare martial law last December.
On the same day, the flag featuring the official presidential emblem was lowered in front of the presidential office located in Yongsan, and various ministries also took down photos of Yoon.
Notably, the previous Cheong Wa Dae presidential office had also halted its website operations in 2017 when then-President Park Geun-hye was removed from office by the Supreme Court amid a significant influence-peddling scandal involving a close aide.
In contrast, other social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, continue to refer to Yoon as President.
Yoon expressed his regret on Friday for failing to meet the expectations of the public after the Constitutional Court's ruling led to his removal over his brief martial law declaration.
He conveyed his apologies through his attorneys shortly after the court unanimously decided to oust him from office.
"I deeply regret not being able to live up to your hopes and expectations," Yoon stated in a formal message.
"Serving our nation has been the greatest honor of my life. I am genuinely thankful for your steadfast support and encouragement, even in my shortcomings."
