South Korea impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo

South Korea's National Assembly unanimously impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, marking a historic first for the country.

Han assumed office less than two weeks ago after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over mishandled martial law declarations.

In a 192-0 vote, Han's duties will be suspended once the impeachment resolution is officially delivered to him; Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok will take over as both acting president and prime minister following Han's suspension.

Opposition MPs initiated the impeachment proceedings citing Han's refusal to appoint additional Constitutional Court justices and his role in the martial law controversy.

Ruling People Power Party members protested the vote, arguing that a two-thirds majority was necessary for impeaching an acting president, but National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik ruled against this interpretation.

Han stated he respects parliament’s decision and will await the Constitutional Court's ruling on the impeachment.