Stability Bid: South Korea's Acting President Moves to Restore Constitutional Court

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok has vowed to fill vacancies in the Constitutional Court to end political turmoil following the impeachment of two predecessors. The move is aimed at restoring stability and averting an economic crisis amid tensions between ruling and opposition parties.

In a bid to restore stability after a slew of high-profile impeachments, South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok announced plans to promptly fill vacancies in the Constitutional Court. The country has been experiencing political turbulence after the impeachment of two predecessors earlier this month.

Choi, who took over as acting leader after Finance Minister Han Duck-soo was impeached, emphasized the urgent need to resolve political uncertainties and avert potential economic crises. He aims to appoint two Constitutional Court justices immediately and a third once ruling and opposition parties reach consensus on a candidate.

Choi's proactive measures come in response to a warning from ratings agency Fitch about potential economic impacts stemming from prolonged political instability. The acting president urged collaboration between the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party to address these challenges, alongside troubling domestic issues like a severe plane crash.