South Korea's Parliament votes to impeach acting president Han as political turmoil deepens
Oladipupo Olamiposi@olamiposioladipupo247606
21 days ago
A majority in South Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, as ongoing turmoil in Asia’s fourth-largest economy sent the currency plunging to levels not seen since the 2007-2009 global financial crisis.
A total of 192 lawmakers of the 300-member parliament today voted to impeach Han, while governing party politicians boycotted the vote.
Prime Minister Han has been acting president since President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached on December 14 over his short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3, and his presidential powers were suspended.
According to South Korean law, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is next in line to assume the acting presidency, after Han’s impeachment.
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