South Korea Reinstates Han Duck-soo as Acting President Following Impeachment Reversal

The Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Han Duck-soo in a 7-1 vote, while the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol remains undecided.

Han Duck-soo has resumed his role as acting president after the Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment, citing insufficient grounds for removal.
The court's decision highlighted procedural flaws in the impeachment motion, including a lack of the required two-thirds majority in the National Assembly.
President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment ruling is still pending; if upheld, a new presidential election must occur within 60 days, but if overturned, Yoon will return to power.
Yoon also faces separate criminal charges of rebellion over his brief martial law declaration, which could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.
Massive protests continue across South Korea, reflecting deep divisions, as both supporters and opponents of Yoon await the court's decision on his impeachment.