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South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment

Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation’s No. 2 official as acting leader Monday while not yet ruling on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shocking imposition of martial law late in December.

ABC News · 4d

South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent matters

South Korea's 'worst-ever' wildfires leave at least 24 dead

BBC · 1d

At least 24 dead in South Korea's 'worst ever fires'

At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured - with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

South Korea Hopes to Use Break in Weather to Contain Deadly Wildfires

Light rain offered some relief to South Korean authorities tackling the country's worst wildfires on record, with exhausted firefighters making another push on Friday to contain blazes stretching 70 km (44 miles).

Wall Street Journal · 14h

South Korea’s ‘Worst Ever’ Wildfires Kill Dozens, Destroy Ancient Temples

The fires have ravaged the country’s southeast for the past six days and displaced tens of thousands from their homes.

The Washington Post4d

South Korea’s prime minister is reinstated, still no word on president

SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Monday reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president, overturning the National Assembly’s vote to impeach him and returning him to ...

South Korea Wildfire: At Least 4 Dead, Hundreds Forced To Flee Homes As Raging Fire Burns Southeastern Region

The raging wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea have already caused widespread destruction. Sancheong, South ...

UPI8d

South Korean opposition leader calls for swift ruling on Yoon impeachment

SEOUL, March 19 (UPI) --Main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday called for South Korea's Constitutional Court to issue its decision on whether to uphold the impeachment of ...

10d

South Korea calls to avoid impact on US cooperation after 'sensitive' country designation

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Monday to avoid any negative impact on science, technology and energy ...

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