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The decision comes after months of political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol&#8217;s suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Han\u2019s Brief Stint as Acting Leader Before Impeachment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Han took over as acting president in December 2023 after President Yoon was suspended and impeached by parliament for attempting to declare martial law. However, his tenure was short-lived, as lawmakers impeached him within two weeks. Since then, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok had been leading the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judges Rule 7-1 Against Han\u2019s Impeachment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, the Constitutional Court ruled 7-1 in favor of Han, dismissing his impeachment. The court\u2019s decision paves the way for Han to resume his role as the country\u2019s acting leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I thank the Constitutional Court for its wise decision,&#8221; Han said after the ruling. &#8220;I will work to bring the government to order.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Political Uncertainty Continues as Yoon Awaits Court Verdict<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Han&#8217;s reinstatement, South Korea remains politically unstable as the Constitutional Court is yet to decide on President Yoon\u2019s impeachment. If the court overturns the decision, Yoon will return to office immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoon was impeached by parliament on December 14, but his suspension will only be permanent if the court upholds the impeachment. A date for the final verdict is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, protests have intensified across Seoul, with supporters and opponents of Yoon taking to the streets in large numbers. 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