Following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea faces turmoil over filling court vacancies that will decide his future. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, acting as interim leader, seeks to reassure global partners.
The Constitutional Court needs six out of nine justices to uphold Yoon’s removal. With three seats vacant, a unanimous decision is required. Rival parties clash over appointing new justices, deepening political strife.
Yoon’s impeachment, stemming from a brief martial law declaration, sparked protests and plummeted his approval ratings, threatening conservative dominance in upcoming elections.
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