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South Korean lawmakers impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

Agence France-Presse · Dec 27, 2024, 3:54 PM

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo addresses the nation in Seoul on 26 December 2024, amid an opposition-led impeachment motion. — AFP

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.

"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.