Seoul, [Date] - In a landmark ruling, South Korea's Constitutional Court on Monday rejected the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as both Prime Minister and Acting President amid ongoing political turmoil following suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol's controversial imposition of martial law in early December.

Court Decision Details:

• Vote Breakdown:

  • 5 judges voted against impeachment

  • 1 judge supported impeachment

  • 2 judges rejected the impeachment motion outright

• Key Findings:

  • No evidence supported National Assembly claims that Han took preemptive steps to legitimize Yoon's martial law decree

  • Specifically dismissed allegations about Han convening cabinet meetings prior to the martial law declaration

Political Background:

• The ruling comes three months after the National Assembly impeached Han, then serving as Acting President

• Han was accused of facilitating Yoon's December 3 martial law declaration among other charges

Prime Minister's Response:

In his first national address after 87 days of suspension, Han:

1. Vowed to "spare no effort in addressing urgent national issues"

2. Pledged to "devote all energies to ensure constitutional governance"

3. Highlighted challenges from:

   • The ongoing trade war

   • Shifting geopolitical landscape post-Trump administration