The release of the president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, draws mixed reactions

The defendant president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, greets after being released from the Seoul detention Center in Ulwang, South Korea, Saturday. Yonhap South Korea/EPA-EFE

The Court indicated procedural issues in the case of the Prosecutor’s Office, specifically that the accusation was presented after the expiration of the detention period. He also criticized the claim of the Legal Authority CIO on the case.

When Yoon emerged from the Uiwang detention center in Seoul, it was received by supporters who had met daily to ask for their release, stirring flags of South Korea and the US. UU. Singing its name.

Instead of immediately entering his vehicle, he recognized his support with waves, tight fists and a deep arch. While his hair had been slightly attenuated, he appeared with good health and compound.

A great crowd also gathered near his residence to welcome him, creating a scene that remembers the return of a public figure to prominence.

The reactions to their release were mixed. Some critics compared their behavior with that of a triumphant general, while their supporters contrasted their resistance with that of the Lee Jae-Myung Democratic Party leader, who once left arrest in a wheelchair after being arrested.

“There is much to learn even in detention,” Yoon said, expressing his gratitude for the efforts of the correctional officers. He pointed out that he had spent time reading the Bible and reflecting on those who had been imprisoned before him.

Reaffirming its commitment to its political principles, said its intention to remain committed to public affairs.

Some commentators have interpreted Yoon’s launch as a significant moment in conservative policy. The figures of the conservative media have argued that their decision to comply with the detention helped prevent possible confrontations between the police and their supporters, while others have framed it as proof of the legal and political institutions of South Korea.

Some observers have drawn parallel between Yoon’s return and the president of the United States Donald TrumpThe return after its electoral defeat of 2020.

Supporters argue that their resolution is now stronger than when he assumed the position for the first time in May 2022. They also believe that alternative media have played an important role in the configuration of the public understanding of the political situation, and citizens become more and more familiar with constitutional law and legal debates.

Historical comparisons have also been made with the first president of South Korea, Syngman Rhee, and his impulse for direct presidential elections during the Korean War in 1952.

Some argue that the current debate on constitutional amendments, including proposals for a parliamentary system, could have significant implications for national governance. Critics of the parliamentary system warn that they could change political influence so that they alter the current political balance of South Korea.

Within the part of the power of the People Aple, divisions have emerged through Yoon’s return, and some factions favor a change towards a parliamentary system. Analysts suggest that under this system, it would be difficult for a conservative leader like Yoon ascending to power in the future.

They also point out that the current framework of the Sixth Republic of South Korea, established in 1987, has allowed parliamentary domain, which can lead to conservative presidents accused or forced to resign.

After the decision of the court to cancel Yoon’s arrest, prosecutors discussed whether to appeal. Although, according to the reports, Special Investigation Chief Park Se-Hyun opposed to leave the case, the Prosecutor’s Office finally decided not to follow an appeal, since legal experts suggested that a superior court probably dismissed it.

The CIO, which had justified his investigation by claiming that the case of Yoon involved charges of abuse of power linked to betrayal, faced the scrutiny of the District Court, which ruled that there was not enough evidence to support such claims.

This has renewed discussions about the role of the CIO. Originally established under the Luna Jae-In administration to reduce fiscal power, the agency now faces criticism that exceeded its authority by managing Yoon’s case.

Some analysts suggest that this controversy could lead to more debates about the future of the CIO and its role in the legal system of South Korea.