But opposition Members of Parliament now want Han, who is also prime minister, removed from office too, arguing that he is refusing demands to complete Yoon’s impeachment process and to bring him to justice.

In the impeachment motion put before parliament, the opposition said Han is intentionally avoiding the special investigation to probe those involved in the insurrection and has clearly stated his intention to reject the appointments of three Constitutional Court judges.

The motion said such actions are in violation of a public official’s duty to uphold the law and serve the public.

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South Korea will see its second impeachment of a head of state in less than two weeks, if the opposition succeeds in its bid, further destabilising its vibrant political scene.

It will also mark the first time South Korea has impeached an acting president.

The Finance Minister, Choi Sang-mok would step in as acting president in Han’s place.

Holding an emergency press conference with cabinet members, Choi pleaded against the opposition’s action, saying an impeachment motion against the acting authority is no different from an impeachment motion against the entire cabinet.

He added that their economy and people’s livelihoods, which are walking on thin ice in a national emergency, cannot bear the expansion of political uncertainty surrounding the acting authority.

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