Synopsis
On April 11, former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to leave his official residence following his dismissal due to a short-lived martial law declaration. His departure will coincide with planned rallies by both supporters and opponents.Key Takeaways
- Yoon's departure is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
- He was dismissed a week prior due to martial law declaration.
- Security arrangements are in place for Yoon.
- Rallies by supporters and opponents are anticipated.
- June 3 has been designated for the next presidential election.
Seoul, April 11 (NationPress) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to vacate the official residence in central Seoul on Friday at 5 p.m., just a week after his dismissal from office due to a brief martial law declaration made in December.
The ex-President and First Lady Kim Keon Hee will transition from the official residence to their personal home located in the southern part of the capital, as confirmed by a senior presidential official.
It is currently unclear if Yoon will address the public before his departure.
Prior to his exit, senior aides from the presidential office are anticipated to pay a visit to Yoon, as noted by the official.
The Presidential Security Service has reportedly assembled a security detail of approximately 40 personnel for the former President, who qualifies for up to 10 years of security protection.
On the day of his departure, both opponents and supporters of Yoon are expected to organize rallies near the official residence.
After taking office in May 2022, Yoon moved the presidential office from Cheong Wa Dae in downtown Seoul to the defense ministry compound in the Yongsan district.
For six months, Yoon commuted from his personal residence at the Acrovista apartment complex while preparations for the new office and residence were underway, which had been remodeled from the former minister's official residence, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.
In a related development, the South Korean government has officially designated June 3 as the date for the upcoming presidential election following Yoon's ousting.
This decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting just four days after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon's impeachment due to his brief martial law imposition in December.
According to the Constitution, a new election is mandated within 60 days after a presidential vacancy arises.
The government has also declared June 3 a temporary public holiday.
The National Election Commission commenced early candidate registration promptly after the Constitutional Court's decision to dismiss Yoon.
Candidates must register by May 11, with the official campaign period commencing on May 12.
The law stipulates that any public servant running for the presidency must resign at least 30 days before the election, establishing May 4 as the deadline.
The new President will take office immediately following the election without an interim transition team.
