South Korean Premier Han reinstated as acting president as top court dismisses impeachment

By Alperen Aktas​​​​​​​

ISTANBUL (AA) – South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, allowing him to resume his role as acting president amid ongoing political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s suspension.

The court’s 5-1 ruling overturned the National Assembly’s decision to impeach Han, who had been accused of playing a role in Yoon’s brief imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Two justices voted to reject the impeachment motion entirely.

The dismissal came 87 days after parliament had impeached Han, deepening the country’s political crisis as opposition parties and civil society groups continue to challenge Yoon’s controversial actions.