The Latest Breaking News from Impeachment

It was a tumultuous end to 2024 for South Korea. On December 14, the country’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Then, just two weeks later, South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach his replacement, Han Duck-soo, accusing him of colluding with his predecessor.

South Korean investigators face resistance detaining impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a standoff and legal complexities.

Hundreds of thousands gather in central Seoul to protest against president suspended over martial law declaration

Removal of acting president Han Duck-soo is part of a rancorous battle for the country’s constitutional future

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.

South Korea's parliament impeached acting president Han Duck-soo amid political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law order.

Assembly approves motion days after parliament stripped President Yoon Suk Yeol of his powers over martial law order

Finance minister Choi Sang Mok to take over acting presidency

South Korea's lawmakers chanted and shoved each other as the parliament's speaker addressed the chamber on Friday, 27 December ahead of an impeachment vote against acting president Han Duck Soo.