limited to 'grave and apparent violation of the Constitution and statutes deemed to impede upon the constitutional values and the constitutional fundamental order.' The impeachment resolution in the instant case was reached by a National Assembly that has practically lost democratic legitimacy, with the termination of its term fast approaching, in pursuit of party interest and impulse beyond its authority delegated by the public; and was hastily processed even though there was no substantive ground that would justify impeachment, without careful investigation and deliberation, democratic discussion, or any process to persuade the public. With respect to the first alleged ground for impeachment entitled the 'violation of the election law,' the President is a public officer of a political nature who is permitted to be a member of a political party and Article 9 of the Public Officials Election Act cannot be applied to the President. Even if not, the statements at issue herein are not deemed to be in violation of the Public Officials Election Act. With respect to the second alleged ground for impeachment entitled the 'corruption of the respondent's close associates and aides,' many of the alleged facts occurred prior to the respondent's inauguration as President, and the respondent was neither involved in the alleged corruption by, for example, directing or abetting such alleged acts, nor has the respondent's involvement been proven, therefore, such alleged acts under this count do not constitute a ground for impeachment. With respect to the third alleged ground for impeachment entitled the 'disruption of the national administration,' the allegation is different from the fact, and, even if true, the political incapacity or the misjudgment in policymaking of the President does not constitute a ground for impeachment. 3. Review of the Legality of the National Assembly's Impeachment A. National Assembly's Authority to Self-Regulate its Deliberation Proceedings The National Assembly, as the representative of the public and as the legislative body, possesses vast authority to self-regulate its administration, including its deliberation process and internal regulation. This self-regulating authority should be respected in light of the doctrine of separation of powers and the status and the function of the National Assembly, as long as there is no clear violation of the Constitution or statutes in the deliberative or legislative process of - 160 -