South Korea's political landscape is once again rocked by impeachment after lawmakers voted to remove acting President Han Duck-soo. This follows a short-lived martial law declaration earlier in the month, raising concerns about the stability of the nation's democracy.
South Korea 's lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, in the second head-of-state ousting this month after a short-lived martial decree on Dec. 3. Han's own impeachment plunges South Korea into renewed political turbulence, shaking the foundations of its democratic success story and driving down the Korean won. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is next in line to take on the mantle of the acting presidency, according to South Korea n law.
The Opposition brought the motion against Han on Thursday over the acting president's reluctance to immediately appoint three justices in the Constitutional Court, which is preparing to kick off deliberations on upholding Yoon's impeachment or reinstating him. Han's ruling Power People Party has argued that filling the Constitutional Court vacancies exceeds Han's mandate as acting president. The Constitutional Court held a first hearing on Yoon's case on Friday and has 180 days to reach its conclusion. A simple 151 majority, rather than two-thirds of parliamentary support, was required to pass the Friday vote
Impeachment South Korea Politics Martial Law Economy
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Korea votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-sooParliament voted to impeach former president Yoon Suk Yeol just two weeks ago
Read more »
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-sooSouth Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo, just two weeks after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol. The vote was 192-0, with the governing party boycotting the process.
Read more »
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting taskHan Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachment
Read more »
South Korea’s acting president impeached by parliamentOpposition MPs act against prime minister Han Duck-soo after impasse over appointing judges
Read more »
South Korean politicians vote to impeach acting leader HanGoverning party politicians boycotted the vote.
Read more »
South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law againLeader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s People Power party calls for him to step down immediately
Read more »