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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

South Korea Martial Law - (Yonhap)

South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament’s impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, as rival parties squabble the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon.

The country’s liberal opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach Yoon last Saturday over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law imposition, suspending Yoon’s presidential powers until the Constitutional Court determines whether he can stay in office. If Yoon is dismissed, a national election to choose his successor must be held within two months.

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