Han’s impeachment further deepens the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment.
They impeached him because he refused to appoint Constitutional Court Justices already approved by the legislature.
Funny thing is, the court is now at 6/9 of seats filled, 2/3 of the judges needed to be present to form a quorum. 6 of the 9 justices are also required to agree on adjundicating impreachment cases. If any judge dies, we’re looking at a very funny South Korea situation with 2 suspended officials that held presidential powers, and also a court that cannot (legally) do their official duties. And the constitution requires that impeachment cases must be finished in 180 days. So what happens on day 181?
Grab your pens! Time to write your wildest IRL fanfics!
They impeached him because he refused to appoint Constitutional Court Justices already approved by the legislature.
Funny thing is, the court is now at 6/9 of seats filled, 2/3 of the judges needed to be present to form a quorum. 6 of the 9 justices are also required to agree on adjundicating impreachment cases. If any judge dies, we’re looking at a very funny South Korea situation with 2 suspended officials that held presidential powers, and also a court that cannot (legally) do their official duties. And the constitution requires that impeachment cases must be finished in 180 days. So what happens on day 181?
Grab your pens! Time to write your wildest IRL fanfics!