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Han, South Korea's No 2 official, became acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the opposition-controlled Assembly over his December 3 imposition of martial law that triggered a massive political crisis.
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became the country's acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 24, 2024. (AP photo)
Seoul,UPDATED: Mar 24, 2025 07:19 IST
In Short
Court reinstates South Korean Prime Minister Han as acting presidentHan was impeached after becoming acting leaderRuling on President Yoon's impeachment pendingSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned parliament’s impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president.
Han, South Korea’s No 2 official, became acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the opposition-controlled Assembly over his December 3 imposition of martial law that triggered a massive political crisis.
But Han was impeached by the assembly as well in late December following political strife with opposition lawmakers.
The Constitutional Court said Monday it has decided to overturn Han’s impeachment.
The court has yet to issue a ruling on Yoon’s impeachment. If it rules against him, South Korea must hold a national election to find a new president. If it rules for him, Yoon will be restored to office.
Published By:
Manisha Pandey
Published On:
Mar 24, 2025
