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South Korea Reinstates Han Duck-soo as Acting President After Court Overturns Impeachment

The Constitutional Court's decision leaves President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment unresolved, extending the nation's political uncertainty.

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Han Duck-soo, South Korean Prime Minister, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the AI Global Forum in Seoul, South Korea, May 22, 2024.
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Overview

  • The Constitutional Court ruled 7-1 to overturn Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment, reinstating him as acting president with immediate effect.
  • The court found insufficient legal grounds for Han's removal, citing procedural flaws in the impeachment motion passed by the National Assembly.
  • President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment ruling remains pending, making it the longest deliberation in the court's history, with no decision date announced.
  • Yoon faces separate criminal charges of rebellion related to his martial law declaration, which could result in severe penalties if convicted.
  • The ongoing political crisis has intensified public protests and political division, while raising concerns about South Korea's governance and international reputation.