Based on the search results, it’s important to clarify that the recent news pertains to the South Korean Constitutional Court overturning the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, not his resignation. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Impeachment Overturned:
The South Korean Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
This decision effectively reinstated him as acting president.
The court’s ruling indicated that the accusations against him were deemed insufficient to warrant his removal.
Context of the Situation:
The political situation is complex, involving the prior suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Han Duck-soo became acting president, and subsequently faced impeachment.
The impeachment stemmed from accusations regarding his involvement with a short lived martial law declaration, and his refusal to appoint certain justices to the constitutional court.
The court has yet to rule on the final decision regarding president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Key Points from the Court’s Decision:
The Constitutional Court justices voted 7-1 to overturn the impeachment.
The court ruled that the accusations against Prime Minister Han were not serious enough to justify his removal.
Han Duck-soo – Wikipedia
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In essence, rather than resigning, Han Duck-soo has been reinstated to his position following the court’s decision.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstates Prime Minister as
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South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president
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