He also noted how main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is facing his own set of legal troubles that could disqualify him from participating in the next presidential election.
Lee was found guilty last November of violating election laws and will be barred from running for office if his conviction is upheld. The trial over his appeal is set to conclude by Feb 26.
“So, I think the average voter in South Korea is now seeing that the centre left is probably trying to overly politicise this process for their own benefit, and is therefore not all that better than Yoon was on the right,” said Chan.
Nevertheless, Baik said the recently released polls do not seem to reflect the full sentiments of South Korea, as many people are refusing to answer poll questions or take calls.
The law professor also flagged a few upcoming “important moments” like Lee’s case, where a verdict may be announced in March.
If Yoon’s impeachment is upheld in the constitutional court, the PPP may also need to prepare for an election for which they apparently do not have a clear candidate for, Baik said.
“There could be some kind of a division and also competition against each other, and maybe even some kind of chaotic situation. So, a lot of political turmoil is still being expected,” he added.
Source: CNA
