South Korea's Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo is facing political turmoil following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was prompted by Yoon's controversial imposition of martial law on December 3. The National Assembly's impeachment suspends Yoon's presidential powers until the Constitutional Court rules on his fate, requiring at least six justices to confirm the impeachment. However, three of the nine justices' seats are currently vacant, necessitating a unanimous agreement among the existing justices to unseat Yoon, which is further complicating the process. Han Duck-soo aims to reassure international partners about the nation’s stability while rival parties bicker over the nominations for the vacant justices. The Democratic Party plans to expedite the appointment process to restore balance and promote fairness, as the country braces for potential national elections if Yoon is ultimately dismissed. Meanwhile, Yoon has shown reluctance to cooperate with ongoing investigations related to his impeachment, raising concerns among legal experts about the need for a compulsory inquiry.