South Korea Impeaches Interim President, Second Leader Ousted in Two Weeks
South Korea experienced the unprecedented impeachment of two presidents within two weeks, starting with President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal following an attempted martial law declaration and subsequently, acting President Han Duck-soo’s impeachment for refusing to appoint Constitutional Court justices. The opposition party, citing public support and the need to stabilize the nation, initiated both impeachments. This has led to Choi Sang-mok’s appointment as the second acting president in as many weeks and heightened military vigilance in response to potential North Korean aggression. The legality of Han’s impeachment, requiring only a simple majority vote, is currently being contested.
John Q. Hosedrinker