South Korean Court Reinstates Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as Acting President

The Constitutional Court rejected Han's impeachment, leaving him in charge while decisions on President Yoon Suk Yeol's fate are pending.

The Constitutional Court ruled against the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president.
President Yoon Suk Yeol remains suspended, with the court expected to decide soon on his impeachment and criminal trial for insurrection.
Yoon's December 2024 declaration of martial law and use of military force against Parliament triggered the current political crisis.
If Yoon is permanently removed from office, South Korea will be required to hold a new presidential election within 60 days.
The political turmoil highlights deep divisions in South Korea and raises concerns about the stability of its democratic institutions.