The editorial says President Lee Jae Myung should firmly reject any second-term bid as constitutional reform is debated in Seoul. It argues that any amendment extending a presidential term would not apply to the incumbent under Article 128 of the Constitution. The piece says Lee’s support for a four-year, two-term system and the DPK’s push for revision could create political uncertainty unless he rules out reelection.
Kim Min-seok, chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, delivers a speech at the National Assembly, Monday, where he pushed for constitutional reform and more cooperative politics, among other administrative policies. Yonhap
Constitutional reform has come to the fore of Korean politics, as many point to the limits of the Constitution, rewritten in its current form in 1987, in allowing direct presidential elections.
The presidency’s single-term limit no longer befits the challenges facing a nation that has emerged as a global leader across multiple sectors. That view is increasingly being echoed by the ruling party, the president and experts, who argue that the current system can undermine policy continuity and effective long-term leadership.
Speaking as the ruling Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) new leader, Kim Min-seok addressed lawmakers on Monday, saying that the party "will pursue constitutional revision that is realistically achievable, reflecting changes in the times and the demands of the people while respecting the procedural principles of the Constitution and the law."
