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South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote amid martial law provisions

Opponents call for accountability
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party lawmakers protest against National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik during the impeachment vote of a plenary session for South Korean acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party lawmakers protest against National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik during the impeachment vote of a plenary session for South Korean acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea’s acting president is set to face an impeachment vote as the country grapples with escalating political tensions and the implementation of martial law.

The National Assembly is scheduled to convene to decide on the impeachment motion, which has been fueled by widespread public dissatisfaction.

The move comes as the Constitutional Court prepares to address the legality of the martial law declared in response to ongoing protests and civil unrest.

Opponents of the acting president argue that the administration’s handling of the situation has been inadequate and call for accountability.

This political crisis marks a significant moment in South Korea’s recent history, with citizens divided over the government’s response to the protests.

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The outcome of the impeachment vote and the court’s ruling on martial law will be closely watched as the nation navigates this tumultuous period.

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