On Nov. 17 he said if the bill on special investigation is passed, it will remain as disgrace in history being marginalized by candlelight, contrary to the principle.

People from all walks of life and opposition parties accused him of playing down the one million-people candlelight demos reflecting the people's intention.

The deputy spokesperson of the Kukmin Party in a commentary that day said the candlelight held by citizens is an expression of the declaration that Park Geun Hye is no longer "president".