The current acting president of South Korea, Han Duck-soo boasts an illustrious career. He has served for more than three decades under five different presidents — both conservative and liberal



Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting President that replaced Yoon?

After the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) branded him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree.

North Korea labels Yoon the 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis

Days after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach Yoon for "insurrection," North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) mocked its neighbour, saying the "puppet" Constitutional Court would decide on Yoon's removal



South Korea's constitutional court on Monday (Dec 16) kicked off impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol, two days after he was suspended from office.

South Korean constitutional court officially kicks off impeachment proceedings against Yoon

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Constitutional Court said: "The first deliberative meeting in regard to the impeachment motion began at 1000 am (GMT 0100)"



South Korea's ruling party head Han Dong-hoon on Monday (Dec 16) said that he would resign after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over the weekend. "I step down as the leader of the People Power Party," said Han Dong-hoon in a televised press conference and added, "I sincerely apologise to all the people who have suffered due to the emergency martial law incident".

South Korea's ruling party chief 'will resign' after impeachment of president Yoon

South Korea's ruling party chief has decided to step down after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol gets over

 



The head of South Korea's ruling party Hang Dong-hoon resigned on Monday following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over the weekend. Watch this report for more details!

South Korea's Ruling Party Leader Resigns After Yoon Impeachment

The head of South Korea's ruling party Han Dong-Hoon resigned on Monday following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over the weekend. Watch this report for more details!

South Korea: PPP Leader Han Dong-Hoon Steps Down Amid Impeachment Crisis

South Korea: Han Dong Hoon Steps Down As Leader Of People Power Party

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over as the acting president of South Korea after lawmakers voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday (Dec 14). A career technocrat with wide-ranging experience and reputation, Han faces a challenging task of keeping government functioning through its gravest political crisis in four decades.

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president who replaced Yoon Suk Yeol?

Yoon’s presidential powers have been suspended while the constitutional court deliberates on whether to remove him from office or reinstate him.



South Korea’s Yoon defies summons as prosecutors probe martial law declaration, vows to ‘fight to the end’

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung pressed for urgency and said: "This is the only way to minimise national turmoil and alleviate the suffering of the people"



South Korean opposition leader pushes for quick verdict on Yoon's impeachment: Ease 'suffering of the people'

According to a White House readout of the telephonic conversation, "President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain the linchpin for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region during Acting President Han's tenure"



Biden speaks with South Korea's acting president, stresses alliance as 'linchpin for peace'

South Korea’s conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has reportedly ignored summons from prosecutors investigating him on charges of insurrection as he faces impeachment after imposing martial law.

In a significant development, South Korean Prime Minister Han took charge as the country's interim president following an unexpected political shift. In his address, Han emphasized the need for stronger military ties with the United States to ensure national security and regional stability.

South Korea: PM Han Took Charge As Interim President, Calls For Military Bolster Ties With US

In a significant development, South Korean Prime Minister Han took charge as the country's interim president following an unexpected political shift. In his address, Han emphasized the need for stronger military ties with the United States to ensure national security and regional stability. 



South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung on Sunday (Dec 15) urged the country's Constitutional Court to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his controversial martial law decree.

Just a day after the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, United States President Joe Biden engaged in a call with Seoul's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Saturday (Dec 14).

South Korea's President Yoon faces a second impeachment vote as political tensions escalate.

South Korea: President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday (Dec 14) passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid. The opposition passed the motion with 204 votes — four more than the 200 needed to remove Yoon from office over the alleged "insurrection" which last week threw South Korea into its deepest political turmoil in years.

South Korea President Yoon impeached: What happens now? All you need to know

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by Parliament after a controversial decision to impose martial law, which was quickly revoked. The impeachment comes amid growing political tensions, with critics arguing the move was an overreach of presidential power. The outcome of this impeachment will significantly impact Yoon's leadership and South Korea’s political landscape.

BREAKING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached By Parliament Over Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl is facing a second impeachment vote following controversy over his martial law decree. Opponents argue the decree undermines democratic principles, while his supporters defend it as a necessary measure for national security. The upcoming vote will have significant implications for Yoon's presidency and the country’s political future.

South Korea's President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote Over Controversial Martial Law Decree

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Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting President that replaced Yoon?

North Korea labels Yoon the 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis

North Korea labels Yoon the 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis

South Korean constitutional court officially kicks off impeachment proceedings against Yoon

South Korean constitutional court officially kicks off impeachment proceedings against Yoon

South Korea's ruling party chief 'will resign' after impeachment of president Yoon

South Korea's ruling party chief 'will resign' after impeachment of president Yoon

South Korea's Ruling Party Leader Resigns After Yoon Impeachment

South Korea's Ruling Party Leader Resigns After Yoon Impeachment

South Korea: PPP Leader Han Dong-Hoon Steps Down Amid Impeachment Crisis

South Korea: Han Dong Hoon Steps Down As Leader Of People Power Party

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president who replaced Yoon Suk Yeol?

South Korea’s Yoon defies summons as prosecutors probe martial law declaration, vows to ‘fight to the end’

South Korean opposition leader pushes for quick verdict on Yoon's impeachment: Ease 'suffering of the people'

Biden speaks with South Korea's acting president, stresses alliance as 'linchpin for peace'

South Korea’s Yoon defies summons as prosecutors probe martial law declaration, vows to ‘fight to the end’

South Korea: PM Han Took Charge As Interim President, Calls For Military Bolster Ties With US

South Korea: PM Han Took Charge As Interim President, Calls For Military Bolster Ties With US

South Korean opposition leader pushes for quick verdict on Yoon's impeachment: Ease 'suffering of the people'

Biden speaks with South Korea's acting president, stresses alliance as 'linchpin for peace'

South Korea: President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote

South Korea President Yoon impeached: What happens now? All you need to know

BREAKING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached By Parliament Over Martial Law

South Korea's President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote Over Controversial Martial Law Decree