South Korea’s Acting Leader Defies Threat Over Yoon Trial Judges
- Prime Minister Han faces impeachment bid by opposition
- Fewer judges in court boosts chance of Yoon’s return to power
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South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo defied opposition pressure to approve the appointment of court judges that might increase the likelihood of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.
In a move that risks his own impeachment and an escalation of the political tensions, Han said Thursday in a nationally televised address that he would hold off on approving three judges nominated by parliament.