[NEWS] South Korean president officially ousted as a result of court decision

[Tactical Nuke]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/09/world/asia/park-geun-hye-impeached-south-korea.html

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39202936

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/park-geun-hye-impeachment-170310020959193.html

South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office.

Judges unanimously upheld Parliament's decision to impeach her over her role in a corruption scandal involving close friend Choi Soon-sil.

Ms Park's dismissal from office means South Korea must now elect a new president by early May.

She also loses her presidential immunity and can be prosecuted.

Ms Park had been suspended from presidential duties since December, with the country's prime minister taking over her responsibilities

Ms Choi meanwhile has been charged with bribery and corruption for allegedly pressuring big companies to give money in return for government favours. Ms Park has been accused of colluding with her.

Both women have denied wrongdoing.

'Impaired spirit of democracy'

A panel of eight judges with the country's apex constitutional court had deliberated Ms Park's impeachment before deciding there was sound reason for her dismissal.

The court said she leaked many documents in breach of a rule on securing official secrets, and violated the law by allowing Choi to meddle in state affairs, according to news agency Yonhap.

Her action had "seriously impaired the spirit of... democracy and the rule of law," said constitutional court chief justice Lee Jung-Mi. "President Park Geun-Hye... has been dismissed."

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[Red Spy]

rip

[Master Matthew²]

What an unfortunate turn of events for all involved.

[McZealot]

^ what

[Master Matthew²]

^ what

The President of South Korea lost his position, and while it is clear they broke the trust of the people, it is still an unfortunate situation for them.
This is also an unfortunate situation for the people as they, no doubt, have lost trust in their own country.

[The Resonte!]

lets have a forumer sneak in to take control

who wants to do that any takers

[McZealot]

The President of South Korea lost his position, and while it is clear they broke the trust of the people, it is still an unfortunate situation for them.
This is also an unfortunate situation for the people as they, no doubt, have lost trust in their own country.

I mean, (it's a woman) most people would consider the impeachment of a corrupt official a good thing. The corruption is bad I guess, but the comment seemed more focused on the unfortunate fact that she was impeached.

[Drydess]

The President of South Korea lost his position, and while it is clear they broke the trust of the people, it is still an unfortunate situation for them.
This is also an unfortunate situation for the people as they, no doubt, have lost trust in their own country.

for a guy so anti-corruption you sure love this gal

[Nonnel]

The President of South Korea lost his position, and while it is clear they broke the trust of the people, it is still an unfortunate situation for them.
This is also an unfortunate situation for the people as they, no doubt, have lost trust in their own country.

"Yeah the whole NSA scandal was really unfortunate. It made everyone lose faith in their own country. I wish that info was never brought to light. Good thing no one lost their job."

[Master Matthew²]

"Yeah the whole NSA scandal was really unfortunate. It made everyone lose faith in their own country. I wish that info was never brought to light. Good thing no one lost their job."

Well unfortunate doesn't mean unneeded.
Truth before Trust, Trust before Chaos.

[Drydess]

Well unfortunate doesn't mean unneeded.
Truth before Trust, Trust before Chaos.

you're a confusing person

[Alternat¡ve]

"Yeah the whole NSA scandal was really unfortunate. It made everyone lose faith in their own country. I wish that info was never brought to light. Good thing no one lost their job."

straw man

[Red Spy]

Well unfortunate doesn't mean unneeded.
Truth before Trust, Trust before Chaos.

[Maxwell.]

for a guy so anti-corruption you sure love this gal

it's almost like master matthew and his opinions hold no integrity whatsoever

[Drydess]

it's almost like master matthew and his opinions hold no integrity whatsoever

i dunno man that seems like a longshot