The statement came as a collective.
After the South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol he tried to impose martial law and was forced to repeal it just six hours later, on December 3, KST, the country erupted in protests calling for his impeachment.
As the public and political opposition rallied from day one for President Yoon’s ouster, major celebrities also began to speak out. On December 7, KST, major players such as For Ye Jin, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kang Dong wonAND Luna So Rialong with other industry veterans like Bong Joon Hosigned a joint letter calling for the impeachment and arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The joint statement, signed by over 77 entertainment industry organizations and 2,518 professionals at all levels, emphasizes that President Yoon and his other martial law officers should be prosecuted for their crimes.
The first prerequisite to overcome the current chaotic situation and lapsed status of the Republic of Korea is to suspend Yoon Suk Yeol from his presidential duties. “If impeachment is the fastest route, then we should choose impeachment, and if there is another way to remove him from office, then we should find the fastest route.
— The letter signed by professionals in the sector
The letter further reiterated that for professionals in the Korean film industry, Yoon was no longer a president but a “criminal caught in the act.” His immediate suspension, impeachment and swift arrest were called for.
Meanwhile, on December 7, KST, President Yoon apologized to the public in a televised address and addressed the martial law fiasco for the first time since the declaration. Read more here.
