South Korea’s Acting President Faces Impeachment Amid Political Crisis

Seoul: South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Faces Impeachment
A political crisis has deepened in South Korea as a push for the impeachment of Acting President Han Duck-soo gains momentum. This follows the first hearing by the Constitutional Court regarding suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law.
Impeachment Efforts
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated that his Democratic Party, which controls a majority in parliament, will proceed with the impeachment of Acting President Han, accusing him of supporting “insurrection forces.” Lee emphasized the need to eradicate these forces for the country’s normalization.
Public Support
Public opinion strongly supports Yoon’s removal following his martial law attempt, fueling the impeachment efforts.
Next Steps
If Han is impeached, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will assume the acting presidency. However, Choi warned that impeaching Han could severely damage South Korea’s economic credibility, urging political parties to reconsider.
Yoon’s Future
The Constitutional Court’s ruling will decide whether to reinstate Yoon or permanently remove him from office. If Yoon is removed, new presidential elections will be held within 60 days.