By Micheal Chukwuebuka, Reporting
LAWMAKERS in South Korea have impeached the acting president, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration that shocked the world.
Stonix News recalls that Han Duck-Soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.
However, opposition MPs have now also stripped Han, who was also prime minister, of his presidential duties, arguing that he had refused demands to complete Yoon’s impeachment process and to bring him to justice.
Counting for the impeachment was delayed as ruling People’s Power Party (PPP) lawmakers protested in parliament after National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said only a simple majority was needed in the 300-member parliament to proceed with the impeachment.
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