President Park Geun-hye said she would let the National Assembly determine her political fate. In Tuesday's third apology to the nation, she expressed a willingness to step down from the presidency if the legislature finds a way to minimize the political chaos in accordance with the law. The announcement came after senior lawmakers loyal to the president called for an “honorable retreat” and first-term lawmakers demanded a “voluntary retreat.” With an impeachment vote scheduled for as early as Friday, the clock was ticking.
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