Impeachment Proposal Filed Against Acting President

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea faces deepening political uncertainty as five opposition parties, spearheaded by the “Together Democrats,” submitted an impeachment proposal against Deputy Prime minister of Economic Affairs and Director-General of planning and Finance, Choi sang-mok. Choi is currently acting president in the wake of President yoon Suk Yeol’s own impeachment proceedings.

The impeachment proposal, filed on March 21st, 2025, alleges that Choi Sang-mok illegally infringed upon the powers of the National Assembly. At the crux of the matter is the Constitutional court’s failure to appoint Ma Eun Hyuk,the National assembly’s recommended candidate for the Constitutional Court last month. The opposition claims Choi is responsible for this failure. Further fueling the impeachment drive are accusations that Choi is an accomplice to President Yoon, who faces charges of civil war crimes related to the declaration of “emergency martial law.” The opposition also faults Choi for failing to request the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate Yoon’s case.

Constitutional Court Decision Expected Soon

The Constitutional Court’s upcoming decision regarding President Yoon’s impeachment, alongside the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Doks, adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Initially, some speculated that Yoon’s fate would be decided around March 24th or 25th. Though, the Constitutional Court announced on March 24th that it would be up to the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Doks, who was impeached, to remove President Yoon, is expected to be at the earliest from mid- to late next week. Legal professionals suggest that deliberation among the judges began on March 21st, casting doubt on an immediate resolution.

The stakes are incredibly high. If the Constitutional Court upholds the impeachment, both Yoon and potentially Choi would be removed from office, plunging South Korea into a full-blown leadership crisis. The economic implications of such instability are significant, especially given Choi’s role as the Deputy Prime Minister of Economic affairs.

according to legal professionals, the Constitutional Court will hold judge councils on the 21st to discuss the impeachment trial of President Yoon.

U.S.-South Korea Discussions on Security and Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Amidst the domestic political turmoil, south Korea and the United States are engaged in high-level discussions concerning security and nuclear non-proliferation. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Industry, Trade and Resources announced that Ang Doku-gun met for the first time in Washington in the US for the first time, and that he had discussed the issue that the ministry has designated South korea as a “sensitive country” that requires special attention, such as security and nuclear non-proliferation. These talks underscore the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance in the face of regional threats, especially from North Korea.

This designation of South Korea as a “sensitive country” suggests heightened concerns about the potential for nuclear proliferation or security breaches. The specific reasons for this designation remain unclear, but it could be related to concerns about technology transfers, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or the handling of sensitive materials.

for the United States, maintaining stability in the Korean Peninsula is a key foreign policy objective. Any disruption to the political order in South Korea could have implications for regional security and the U.S.’s strategic interests.

The South Korea and the United States agreed to cooperate in an early resolution in accordance with the procedures.

entertainment Industry legal Battles

Outside of politics, the entertainment industry is also experiencing legal battles. The Seoul Central District Court has granted an submission for provisional injunction by ADOR, the agency of NewJeans, the affiliated girl group that has changed the group’s name to “NJZ,” stating that it would prohibit NJZ from its own activities. This ruling highlights the complexities of artist management contracts and the legal disputes that can arise within the K-pop industry.

In the United States,similar disputes frequently enough occur between record labels and artists. These cases often involve issues of creative control, royalty payments, and contract termination. The legal battles can be lengthy and costly, and they can have a significant impact on the artists’ careers.

Medical School capacity Increase Challenged

The Seoul Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 33 university medical school professors councils nationwide, challenging the government’s plan to increase the capacity of medical schools for the 2025 academic year. The professors argued that the Director General of the Health and Welfare lacked the authority to make such a decision.

This dispute mirrors similar debates in the United States about the need to address physician shortages and the best way to train future doctors. Some argue that increasing medical school capacity is essential to ensure that there are enough doctors to meet the growing healthcare needs of the population. Others worry that increasing capacity could lead to a decline in the quality of medical education.

The court’s decision was first made in a lawsuit filed by the medical community to cancel the increase in numbers in opposition to the government’s policies.