Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea's acting president after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, is a career technocrat whose wide-ranging experience and reputation for rationality may not be enough to stem the country's deepening political crisis.

The country’s opposition has accused acting president Han Duck-soo of obstructing justice and aiding the failed martial law bid.

The Democratic Party has submitted an impeachment motion against acting President Han Duck-soo, citing his refusal to appoint Constitutional Court justices amid a political deadlock. The National Assembly will vote on the motion within 24 to 72 hours,