South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo Impeached in Unanimous Vote

South Korea December 27 : South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo Impeached political crisis in South Korea has worsened since Acting President Han Duck-soo was accused by the National Assembly. While members of the ruling party withdrew from the session, the impeachment motion was approved by a unanimous 192-0 vote on Friday.

Exceptional Political Disorder

The impeachment of both the acting president and the current president in a short period of time is an exceptional development in South Korean politics. Following his millstone of martial law, which caused a great deal of controversy and ultimately resulted in his impeachment, President Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended earlier this month. Han Duck-soo, who took over as interim president following Yoon's suspension, is currently subject to comparable political backlash.

Boycott by the Governing Parties

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) declared the impeachment vote to be void and accused the opposition of going beyond the law, thus they boycotted it. They have demanded the resignation of Woo Won-shik, the speaker of the National Assembly, who decided that Han could be removed from office by a simple majority because he was a cabinet minister. The PPP claims that this decision was an abuse of parliamentary authority because it made the impeachment process easier.

Proceedings of the Constitutional Court

Choi Sang-mok, the deputy prime minister, has taken over as acting president following Han's impeachment. The impeachment motion must now be reviewed by the Constitutional Court, which could take up to 180 days. It is expected that South Korea's internal and foreign affairs will be greatly impacted by this time of uncertainty.

Social and Economic Consequences

South Korea's political chaos brought on by the two impeachments has sparked worries about the country's reputation abroad and its economic prospects. Financial markets have become anxious and policy implementation has been delayed as a result of the extended power struggle. Continued instability, according to analysts, may have long-term effects on investor confidence and economic expansion.

Public Attitudes and Forecasts

There is a great gap in public opinion. Opponents see the impeachments as politically driven acts that threaten governmental stability, while supporters state that they are essential to maintaining democratic values and holding officials answerable. The country is eagerly expecting the possible results and their implications for South Korea's future administration as the Constitutional Court manifests.

 By Manasa Permulla