South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on Monday whether acting President Choi Sang-mok’s delay in appointing a judge was constitutional. The decision could impact the impeachment process of President Yoon Suk Yeol, adding further uncertainty to the country’s political crisis.
The court, which normally has nine judges, has been operating with eight after Choi postponed the appointment of nominee Ma Eun-hyuk. Under the Constitution, at least six judges must agree to uphold Yoon’s impeachment. The vacancy has raised concerns about the court’s ability to proceed with the case.
Choi took over as acting president after Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was impeached on December 27. Han, who initially assumed the role following Yoon’s suspension, was removed by the opposition-led parliament for failing to approve judicial appointments. His ouster left Choi, who was serving as finance minister, next in line.
Choi, a longtime economic policymaker, was appointed finance minister in 2023 by Yoon. He has spent most of his career in the finance ministry, handling economic policy, financial markets, and international business relations.
The crisis follows Yoon’s controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3, which he blamed on the opposition’s repeated impeachment efforts against government officials. The Democratic Party, which holds a majority in parliament, has accused Yoon’s administration of obstructing judicial proceedings.
The court’s ruling on Choi’s judicial delay could determine whether Yoon’s impeachment moves forward or faces further legal challenges.
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China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
A mass overnight drone attack by Russian forces struck residential areas of Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa, setting homes ablaze and damaging buildings in a densely populated neighbourhood, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to its lowest level since returning to the White House, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, reflecting growing concern among Americans over his expanding authority and controversial actions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are set to announce a new phase of defence and security cooperation between their countries during a meeting on Tuesday, according to a statement from Starmer's office.
In an unprecedented twist to U.S. immigration enforcement, hundreds of migrants, mostly Venezuelans, are being held in one of the world’s most notorious mega-prisons. It’s not in Texas or Arizona, but 70 kilometres east of San Salvador, under the iron grip of Nayib Bukele’s security state.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
A mass overnight drone attack by Russian forces struck residential areas of Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa, setting homes ablaze and damaging buildings in a densely populated neighbourhood, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to its lowest level since returning to the White House, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, reflecting growing concern among Americans over his expanding authority and controversial actions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon are set to announce a new phase of defence and security cooperation between their countries during a meeting on Tuesday, according to a statement from Starmer's office.
In an unprecedented twist to U.S. immigration enforcement, hundreds of migrants, mostly Venezuelans, are being held in one of the world’s most notorious mega-prisons. It’s not in Texas or Arizona, but 70 kilometres east of San Salvador, under the iron grip of Nayib Bukele’s security state.
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