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South Korea's Constitutional Court Suspends Acting President's Judicial Nominations

The court halted Han Duck-soo's appointments of two justices, pending a ruling on the legality of his authority as acting president.

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul on April 14, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The Constitutional Court suspended Acting President Han Duck-soo’s nominations of Lee Wan-kyu and Ham Sang-hoon for justice roles on April 16, 2025.
  • The suspension follows a petition by Attorney Kim Jung-hwan challenging the constitutionality of Han's appointment powers in his acting capacity.
  • The nominees were set to replace retiring Constitutional Court Justices Moon Hyung-bae and Lee Mi-son, whose terms end on April 18, 2025.
  • Han Duck-soo’s office has stated it will respect the court's decision and await the final ruling on the matter.
  • This development underscores ongoing political instability in South Korea, as disputes over executive authority and separation of powers intensify.