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South Korean Opposition Pushes for Impeachment of Acting President Amid Political Turmoil

The Democratic Party of South Korea plans to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo for failing to appoint constitutional court justices, intensifying political crisis.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 2:12 AM ET

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The Democratic Party of South Korea is set to vote on Friday to impeach Han Duck-soo, accusing him of complicity in former President Yoon Suk-yeol's attempted insurrection and failing to appoint justices needed for his impeachment trial. The move escalates political uncertainty amid a declining won and is set against the backdrop of Yoon's martial law declaration. Han's People Power Party argues only an elected president has the authority for such appointments, complicating the interpretation of constitutional duties. If impeached, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok would assume the presidency.

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