Overview

• Acting President Han Duck-soo vetoed a bill passed by the National Assembly aimed at limiting his ability to appoint Constitutional Court justices.
• The vetoed amendment prohibits an acting president from appointing three justices traditionally chosen by the president, while allowing appointments by the legislature and Supreme Court chief justice.
• Han argued the amendment conflicts with Article 71 of the Constitution, which grants the prime minister full presidential powers during acting leadership without specific restrictions.
• The Cabinet approved a motion to return the amendment to the National Assembly for further review and a potential revote.
• The dispute highlights tensions over separation of powers during South Korea's leadership vacuum following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4.