Political Turmoil Reaches New Heights as Parliament Ousts Leader
South Korea’s National Assembly made history Friday by voting to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, escalating a constitutional crisis that’s gripped the nation since President Yoon Suk-yeol’s own impeachment last month. 🗳️ The opposition-led motion passed with 192 votes in favor, triggering chaotic scenes as ruling party lawmakers stormed out chanting protests.
Here’s what you need to know:
⚡️ PM Han becomes first acting president impeached in modern Korean history
🔥 108 ruling party lawmakers boycotted vote, calling it \"null and void\"
📜 Constitutional Court now has 180 days to rule on both Han and Yoon’s cases
The political showdown turned Parliament into a battlefield, with opposition lawmakers comparing the session to a \"heated K-drama episode.\" 📺 Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will temporarily lead the country while Han’s powers remain suspended.
This crisis stems from December’s failed emergency martial law declaration and ongoing disputes over judicial appointments. Legal experts call it \"uncharted territory\" for South Korea’s young democracy. 🌏💼
