NCCK: The Guilty Verdict for Yoon Seok-yeol is Justice Prevailing... No Power Above the Constitution
The Korea Christian Church Council supports the guilty verdict against former President Yoon Seok-yeol, emphasizing that no power stands above the Constitution.
The Korea Christian Church Council (NCCK) responded to the guilty verdict handed down to former President Yoon Seok-yeol for insurrection charges, describing the judgment as a necessary affirmation of justice. They asserted that actions undermining democracy and constitutional order must face legal consequences, reinforcing the principle that no power can rise above the law. The council's statement highlighted the implications of this verdict as not just a criminal liability of one politician, but a historical judgment that clearly outlines the extent of state power and the limits of democracy.
The NCCK further emphasized that insurrection, regardless of its outcome or political motivations, constitutes a significant crime threatening societal stability. They expressed concern over some parties claiming Yoon's innocence and attempting to dismiss the court's ruling, warning that such actions could lead to further divisions within society and undermine judicial authority. By rejecting the legitimacy of the judicial process and democratic order, these reactions could harm the communityβs foundational principles,
Finally, the NCCK called for an end to the division and conflict surrounding the insurrection charges, advocating that democracy is maintained not through a logic of winning or losing, but through constitutional consensus. They urged society to respect the guilty verdict as a foundation for fostering democratic consensus, stressing the need for unity to establish a strong democratic fabric in the country.