Context:
Impeachment of acting president of south-korea Han Duck-soo passed with a 192-0 vote.
What is Impeachment?
- Impeachment refers to the process through which a congress brings a charge against an officer, among whom is the President, for misbehavior.
- It is a serious process and is only carried out in cases where offenses are severe such as:
- Treason.
- Bribery.
- Corruption.
- Abuse of power.
- An infraction of the fundamental rights.