South Korea's Constitutional Court Reinstates Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Amid Political Turmoil
The court overturned the impeachment of Han Duck-soo, allowing him to return as acting president as tensions rise in South Korea's political landscape.
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Get StartedHan’s reinstatement still struck a nerve with the Democrats, who have recently criticized the court for its prolonged deliberation on Yoon’s case, which has fueled concerns about a divide among justices, potentially paving the way for Yoon’s return.
What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader and the Yoon ruling to come
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The unprecedented, successive impeachments that suspended the country's top two officials intensified a domestic division and deepened worries about the country's diplomatic and economic activities.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting leader
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The decision comes as the Constitutional Court is yet to rule on whether to confirm Yoon’s impeachment or restore his presidential powers.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
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The ruling comes as South Korea waits for the same court to decide whether it will impeach Yoon, whose short lived suspension of civilian legal processes briefly banned political activity and sent troops to the heart of the nation’s democracy, plunging the US treaty ally and economic powerhouse into turmoil.
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The unprecedented, successive impeachments that suspended the country’s top two officials intensified a domestic division and deepened worries about the country’s diplomatic and economic activities.
South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister
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The unexpected imposition of martial law on 3 December by Yoon and the ensuing political upheaval sent shock waves through Asia’s fourth-largest economy, and drew concerns from allies such as the US, who had seen Yoon as a key partner in efforts to counter China and North Korea.
South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment
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The unprecedented, successive impeachments that suspended the country’s top two officials intensified domestic division and deepened worries about the country’s diplomatic and economic activities.
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The unprecedented, successive impeachments that suspended the country's top two officials intensified a domestic division and deepened worries about the country's diplomatic and economic activities.
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Han’s reinstatement still struck a nerve with the Democrats, who have recently criticized the court for its prolonged deliberation on Yoon’s case, which has fueled concerns about a divide among justices, potentially paving the way for Yoon’s return.
What to Know about the Reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 Leader and the Yoon Ruling to Come
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South Korea has been in political turmoil since Yoon imposed martial law on Dec. 3, only to revoke it within hours as parliamentarians rushed to the country's National Assembly to vote down the decree.
South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment
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In a country sharply divided by partisan rhetoric, Han had been seen as a rare example of an official whose varied career transcended party lines.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court strikes down impeachment of PM Han Duck-soo
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Yoon’s supporters and the PPP have expressed a lack of trust in the court’s impartiality, voicing their concerns that the court has been stacked against the president as he is facing impeachment charges.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Dismisses Impeachment of Acting President
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Summary
In a decisive ruling, South Korea's Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, overturning his impeachment by the National Assembly. The court found that the accusations against him were either not serious enough or did not meet the required quorum for impeachment. Han, now acting president, faces significant political challenges, including President Yoon Suk Yeol's ongoing impeachment case, which remains undecided. Yoon, who previously enforced martial law, is simultaneously battling serious criminal charges. Following the court's ruling, Han emphasized national unity and urgent economic matters, as protests continue among Yoon's supporters and critics.
Perspectives
The Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, highlighting a significant legal decision amidst political turmoil.
There have been unprecedented impeachments of both the Prime Minister and President, indicating a divided political climate in South Korea.
The court has yet to rule on President Yoon's impeachment, with broader implications for South Korea's leadership and potential elections.
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