Accusing Hwang of behaving as if he were "president", the editorial took issue with the contents of his speech made at the press conference held on the New Year.

Hwang made public the "state administration" plan which preserves the keynote of policy of the Park Geun Hye regime including moves for THAAD deployment and released an unprecedented number of persons on parole on the New Year, revealing his ulterior motive, the editorial said, adding:

Hwang Kyo An is a typical man to be ousted together with Park Geun Hye.

He should not dream of becoming "president" but immediately make an apology and step down. He will face a heavier punishment by history for any delay in stepping down.