South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment

The ruling is the latest twist in months of political turmoil since suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration last year

South Korea’s constitutional court has ruled against the impeachment of the country’s prime minister, Han Duck-soo, and to restore his position as acting president, marking the latest political twist in months of political turmoil.

Han took over as acting president after the country’s leader, Yoon Suk Yeol, was himself impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law late last year.

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South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, but didn't rule on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
CBS News - 1d
South Korean court overturns impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, but didn't rule on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail

The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers on Monday, the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics.
NBC News - 1d
South Korean Court Reinstates Impeached Prime Minister

The legislature impeached Han Duck-soo in December, soon after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law. Mr. Yoon’s fate is still unclear.
The New York Times - 1d
South Korea’s constitutional court restores PM as acting president

Move comes ahead of hotly anticipated ruling on impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law bid
Financial Times - 1d
South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate

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The New York Times - 3d
South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment

Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.
CNBC - 1d
South Korea court reinstates PM as acting leader

The court has dismissed Han Duck-soo's impeachment, as South Korea's political turbulence continues.
BBC News - 1d