If the court approves the impeachment, Park will be ultimately removed from her post and the presidential elections will be held within 60 days. If the impeachment will be called off, Park will be reinstated as president.
The South Korean Constitutional Court, originally of nine justices, was reduced to eight judges after Chief Justice Park Han-chul retired in January. At least six of the constitutional court justices have to uphold the impeachment decision.
Political scandal around the South Korean president broke out in late October 2016, when media reported that Park had allowed Choi influencing the country's policy. The scandal resulted in Park's impeachment in December 2016 by the South Korean parliament.
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