The speech is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm.
She said that she only worked for the nation, is not greedy or money grabbing, thought that the sports and cultural foundations were honest, and that she only was guilty of trusting her acquaintances.
She also said that she would place her future in the hands of the National Assembly and will do as they suggest to ensure a smooth transition to the next elected President.
The Assembly will probably name a new Prime Minister to act in the interim and President Park will have no powers. Then they will set a timeline for her departure, many propose April of next year.
Korea Herald: Park says she will give up presidency
Korea Times: PRESIDENT SAYS 'I WILL FOLLOW ASSEMBLY'S DECISION'
JTBC News: Complete Transcript Of President's Address In Korean
Korea Times: English Translation Of President's Address
JTBC News are the ones who found the laptop that launched the search warrants.
AP News: South Korean leader says she'll resign after lawmakers act
Korea Herald: Park says she will give up presidency
Korea Times: PRESIDENT SAYS 'I WILL FOLLOW ASSEMBLY'S DECISION'
JTBC News: Complete Transcript Of President's Address In Korean
Korea Times: English Translation Of President's Address
JTBC News are the ones who found the laptop that launched the search warrants.
AP News: South Korean leader says she'll resign after lawmakers act
All the opposition parties state that they will carry on with the impeachment process. The ruling party hardliners are calling for a stop to the impeachment process. The ruling party moderates, who have the casting vote to push the impeachment through, is having a meeting.
Opposition parties expect the ruling party hardliners to be extremely uncooperative and are very wary from past experience.
The ruling party moderates might still ask for impeachment.
Labor Unions announced that they will go on a four hour strike as planned and the Saturday protest organizers confirm that the protests planned for Saturday will also go on as scheduled.
Most Koreans interviewed on TV were not satisfied with Park's apology and some say that you can't just say you're sorry for committing crimes, you have to do the time.
I continually underestimate the anger among Koreans. There are a lot of problems.
Most Koreans interviewed on TV were not satisfied with Park's apology and some say that you can't just say you're sorry for committing crimes, you have to do the time.
I continually underestimate the anger among Koreans. There are a lot of problems.