South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment and reinstated him as acting president on Monday, concluding that the National Assembly failed to present sufficient grounds for his removal. The court ruled 7-1 in Han's favor, stating that while he violated some legal norms, his actions did not constitute a breach serious enough to warrant impeachment.
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South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president

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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo regains office after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules in his favor, dismissing impeachment allegations.

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