South Korea experienced a tumultuous political event on December 14 when President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached following his declaration of martial law. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo subsequently assumed the role of acting leader, only to face his own impeachment shortly thereafter. However, the country’s Constitutional Court overturned Han’s impeachment, reinstating him as acting leader on Monday. This series of unprecedented impeachments exacerbated existing domestic divisions, resulting in massive rival rallies in South Korea to either support or condemn the president’s actions.

The impeachment of Yoon was a response to his martial law declaration and other alleged violations. Many were concerned about the implications these events could have on South Korea’s diplomatic and economic activities.

South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo commented on the court’s decision to overturn his impeachment, thanking them for their “wise decision” and emphasizing the need to address urgent matters, such as the changing global trade environment.

Investigators and analysts noted that the ruling in Han’s case did not necessarily indicate the upcoming verdict on Yoon’s impeachment. Nonetheless, the development may embolden Yoon’s supporters and could lead to intensified political activities against the opposition.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korean-pm-han-duck-soo-reinstated-acting-president-after-impeachment-overturned