South Korea’s Political Rollercoaster: PM Han Duck-soo Back in Office
In a dramatic legal turnaround, South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, tossing out last year’s impeachment with a 5-1 vote 🗳️. The court found no evidence linking Han to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial martial law declaration in December 2023 💥—a move that sparked nationwide backlash before being swiftly revoked.
The Plot Thickens: Impeachment Fallout
The opposition-led National Assembly had impeached Han in December, claiming he supported Yoon’s short-lived emergency order. But the court ruled Han’s actions didn’t amount to insurrection, clearing his path back to power 🏛️. ‘Evidence failed to show intent to disrupt governance,’ justices stated, though they flagged his refusal to appoint court judges as unconstitutional.
During the chaos, Economy Minister Choi Sang-mok temporarily stepped in as acting president—a rare moment of dual impeachment rocking Seoul’s political scene 🌪️.
What’s Next for South Korea?
With Han back as PM and acting president, focus shifts to stabilizing the administration amid lingering public distrust. Analysts say the ruling avoids a power vacuum but highlights ongoing tensions between Yoon’s government and opposition forces 🇰🇷💼.
