A lesson to many right now. We hope that South Korea can consolidate their democracy, Syria can move towards building a democratic state, that Ukraine can keep theirs and America can protect theirs.

Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2

The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2

Great explanation!

They must adhere to specific rules and fill out the form correctly for the vote to be valid.

An article from 2016:
m.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR...

Holding a despotic president to account!

The immediate cheer echoed across the wall and was heard live. 🥹🫶

204 for, 85 against, 3 abstain, and 8 invalid votes! The crowd went wild when he said 204 and they immediately starting singing "into the new world" 😄

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The former. If President Yoon's impeachment motion passes, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will be responsible for approving the appointments of new justices to the Constitutional Court.

Let's see what happens this Saturday.

Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2

The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2

Yes, surreal is the right word—no other word comes to mind.

Another extra legal point for journalists and Korea influencers:

In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.

In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court