Judges appointed by South Korean president have last word on her impeachment
Seoul — The South Korean parliamentary vote impeach of President Park Geun-Hye on Friday will do little in the short term to alleviate the deep political uncertainty that has gripped the nation for months. The impeachment process, triggered by a snowballing corruption scandal, may run for months before Park finally leaves office, and there is even a chance she could remain in power. Here are answers to just some of the questions thrown up by the biggest political crisis in South Korea for a generation. The adoption of the impeachment motion means that Park’s sweeping executive powers are suspended and transferred to her prime minister. But she will retain her title and remain in the presidential Blue House while the Constitutional Court considers whether her impeachment is valid — a process that could take up to six months. If the court confirms impeachment, then she will be immediately and permanently removed from office. If it rejects the motion, then the suspension of her powers ...
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