Impeachment of acting president Han Duck-soo is latest twist in battle for country’s political futureFor the fourth time this month, South Korea’s parliament has become the arena for a rancorous battle for the country’s political future.Safeguarding the hard-won rights and freedoms South Koreans have enjoyed for almost four decades is a lofty aim – and supported by the vast majority of voters – but the scenes inside the national assembly have been a reminder of how thin the line can be between democracy and rule by force. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/27/south-korea-constitutional-court-parliament-saga
Author : Justin McCurry in Osaka
Publish date : 2024-12-27 12:02:41
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Focus returns to constitutional court in South Korea’s parliamentary saga
