In December 2002, South Korean president Roh Mu Hyun was narrowly elected on the Millenium Democratic Party (MDP)--the newly unified then-opposition party—ticket during a wave of progressive, nationalistic sentiment. Since taking office, however, he has been dogged by economic hardship, security concerns, and corruption scandals. The MDP formally split in September 2003, leaving the president’s new party with only forty-seven of the 273 seats in the legislature. On March 12, the South Korean National Assembly voted to impeach President Roh, citing his violation of election laws. Under the South Korean constitution, this means that President Roh is no longer permitted to perform the tasks of state, which leaves Prime Minister Goh Kun, an established politician who has held important posts in six successive administrations, in charge. How will the president’s impeachment affect the National Assembly elections scheduled for April 15? What are the legal, political, and security implications of this development? How will it affect business and investment in South Korea? Please join us as we explore these and other questions at this panel discussion on the implications of President Roh's impeachment.
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