South Korea in Turmoil: Acting President Han Duck-soo Impeached Amid Political Crisis and Martial Law Fallout
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The impeachment motion passed with a 192-0 vote, with lawmakers from the governing People Power Party boycotting the session and vocally protesting the decision. Speaker Woo Won Shik announced that a simple majority vote was sufficient for the motion, a point disputed by the PPP, which had demanded a two-thirds majority.
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Han's impeachment immediately suspends his presidential powers and duties, transferring them to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok until the Constitutional Court rules on whether to dismiss or reinstate him.The court is already reviewing President Yoon’s impeachment, which was triggered by his December 3 martial law decree—a decision that has polarized the nation.
The impeachment of South Korea’s top two leaders highlights deep political divisions. At the core of the dispute is the Democratic Party’s demand to fill three vacant seats on the Constitutional Court, a move that could shift the balance of power in favor of dismissing Yoon. Acting President Han had resisted approving these appointments without bipartisan agreement, further fueling tensions.
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