South Korea’s National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, following the country struggle to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration.
Acting President Han Duck-soo, who assumed office after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s suspension due to a controversial martial law declaration, is now facing impeachment by opposition lawmakers. They argue that Han, also serving as prime minister, has failed to advance Yoon’s impeachment process and bring him to justice.
“I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach,” said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.
The vote passed unanimously with 192 lawmakers in favor.
Han stated he respects the parliament’s decision and awaits the Constitutional Court’s ruling.
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will assume the role of acting president during this political upheaval.
