Seoul: The Constitutional Court has dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president amid the ongoing political turmoil related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's temporary imposition of martial law. The decision was reached on Monday, marking a significant development in the country's political landscape.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the court ruled in a 5-1 vote by its eight justices to dismiss the impeachment. Notably, two of the justices voted to reject the impeachment motion entirely, highlighting a division within the court over the issue. This ruling comes three months after the National Assembly moved to impeach Han, who was then acting president, citing his alleged involvement in President Yoon's declaration of martial law on December 3, among other allegations.
The court's decision to dismiss the impeachment underscores the complexities surrounding the political situation, as the nation continues to grapple with the implications of the martial law declaration. The reinstatement of Han as acting president is expected to influence the country's political dynamics in the coming months.