Seoul: The Constitutional Court accepted an injunction suspending acting President Han Duck-soo's recent nominations of two Constitutional Court justices. This decision effectively halts the nominations of Lee Wan-kyu, minister of government legislation, and Ham Sang-hun, a justice of the Seoul High Court, who were set to replace two retiring judges.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the suspension will remain in effect until the court rules on a constitutional petition. This petition will determine whether an acting president holds the authority to appoint Constitutional Court justices. The outcome of this ruling will have significant implications for the nomination process and the functioning of the Constitutional Court.