South Korea’s National Assembly Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo

• South Korea’s National Assembly passed the impeachment of Acting President Han Duck-soo with a 192-0 vote, despite opposition from the ruling People Power Party.

• The vote deepened the country’s political crisis, triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law imposition and subsequent impeachment.

• Han will be stripped of his powers and duties until the Constitutional Court decides on his dismissal or reinstatement.

• The impeachment motion accuses Han of collaborating with Yoon’s declaration of martial law, obstructing the Restoration of the Constructional Court’s full membership, and delaying investigations into Yoon’s alleged rebellion.

• Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok will assume Han’s duties during this period.

• The situation in South Korea remains volatile due to ongoing investigations into Yoon’s actions and rising public discontent.