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The majority of speakers also retire after their term. A recent Gallup Korea poll showed that 56 percent of respondents expressed trust in Woo, an unusual figure in a country where trust in the National Assembly has fallen to just As a young student activist, Woo was imprisoned for three years after protesting against the military dictatorship that expanded martial law in , following the assassination of President Park Chung-hee in Even as South Korean special forces soldiers advanced on the assembly building, Woo insisted on following the correct legislative procedures despite mounting pressure from anxious politicians urging him to speed up the process by possibly cutting a few corners.

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At one point, troops came dangerously close to entering the main chamber where lawmakers were voting, prompting a tense standoff with assembly staff. The crucial vote proceeded, with all of the lawmakers present — of the seat Assembly — voting in favour of repealing martial law. Woo also adhered to strict constitutional procedures during the first, failed impeachment vote against President Yoon , on December 7, for declaring martial law and plunging the country into crisis.

After the successful, second impeachment vote held a week later, Woo called for a return to normalcy in all aspects of life in South Korea and for the public to move forward together. Asked about his own future ambitions, including a potential presidential bid, Woo dismissed the idea. By Musun Kim. Published On 27 Dec 27 Dec Sponsored Content.