South Korea Court Reinstates Han Duck-soo As Acting President, Dismisses Impeachment

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president.

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South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. (Reuters)

South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday, reinstating him as acting president — a role he was given after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

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“Han’s impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court’s eight justices. Two justices voted to reject the impeachment motion entirely," Yonhap reported. Lawmakers impeached Han in December, just weeks after he assumed the role.

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Seoul, South Korea

First Published:
March 24, 2025, 07:24 IST