Overview

• Prime Minister Han Duck Soo has resumed his role as interim president after the Constitutional Court ruled against his impeachment.
• The court concluded that Han's actions, including his refusal to appoint additional judges, did not justify his removal from office.
• President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, stemming from his declaration of martial law in December 2024, remains under review by the court, with a decision expected soon.
• If Yoon's impeachment is upheld, South Korea will hold new presidential elections within 60 days; otherwise, he will return to office.
• The ongoing crisis has underscored deep political divisions and placed the judiciary at the center of South Korea's governance challenges.