Published: 3:48pm, 27 Dec 2024Updated: 4:04pm, 27 Dec 2024
South Korean lawmakers impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, finding he “actively participated in the insurrection” after his predecessor declared martial law earlier this month.
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“I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach,” said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.
Han took over from President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.
Han’s exit also marked the first time South Korea has impeached an acting president.
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is next in line to assume the acting presidency, according to South Korean law.
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Choi earlier pleaded with parliament to withdraw the plan to impeach Han, saying it would do serious damage to the country’s economy.