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The Impeachment Process Explained
In an interview with Dr. Yuk Yong Im, a lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sheffield, the intricate impeachment process was detailed. If the National Assembly's resolution for impeachment receives two-thirds support, the president immediately loses his powers, with the Prime Minister acting as deputy president. Nevertheless, this initial step does not finalize the impeachment process.
Once the resolution is passed, the Constitutional Court of Korea must review and uphold the National Assembly's decision for the impeachment to be legally binding. Following this legal ratification, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days to fill the vacancy.