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Analysts: political uncertainty still on the cards despite impeachment

Reporter: Hou Yun 丨 CCTV.com

12-10-2016 19:13 BJT

Analysts say the impeachment of President Park may not end the political chaos provoked by her 'confidant scandal'. They believe a number of factors continue to add uncertainty to South Korea's political landscape.

Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn is now acting president.

But the transfer of power may not be as smooth as it seems.

Late last month, South Korea's biggest opposition Minjoo Party had demanded for Hwang to also step down.

Analysts believe that conflicts between the ruling party and opposition parties are inevitable, predicting that the acting president would face considerable challenges in restoring normal government operations.

Political uncertainty will also be spurred from the final decision by the Constitutional Court over Park's impeachment.

If the Court greenlights the impeachment, a presidential election must be held within 60 days after the ruling.

The battle for power could be tough as no potential candidate has demonstrated an obvious advantage.

And if Park is not impeached, the ruling party would face stronger waves of protest from the public and the opposition parties, making administration harder than ever.

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