Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by parliament after declaring martial law in response to alleged domestic threats and political obstruction. The impeachment passed by the opposition-controlled parliament suspended the powers of Yoon as the president, leaving the country politically uprooted.Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Assumes Charge
A career technocrat, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has taken over the acting presidency. He will have to simultaneously stabilize governance and contend with North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats and economic issues.
Investigations and Uncertainty
Han’s tenure may be short-lived as parliament insists that he explain the martial law decree, and the Constitutional Court is to decide on impeaching Yoon. In case the court decides in favor of the impeachment, then presidential elections must take place within 60 days.
The crisis marks deep political cleavages, and Han is charged with preventing administrative paralysis, attaining economic stability, and managing national security during this uncertain period.
