In brief
In a dramatic parliamentary session filled with protests, 192 lawmakers voted for Han's impeachment, exceeding the required 151 votes. Following President Yoon’s impeachment due to his controversial move to impose martial law, Han had aimed to stabilize the political landscape. However, opposition lawmakers accused him of failing to proceed with Yoon’s impeachment process. The chaos during the vote escalated, with members of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) voicing their dissent and boycotting the proceedings. Han now faces a suspension of duties, and his fate will be decided by the Constitutional Court in the coming months. As political instability deepens, South Korea's economy also felt the repercussions, with a notable drop in the value of the Korean won against the dollar.
