Han Duck-soo says he will step aside to avoid further chaos, as finance minister assumes acting presidencyHan’s impeachment means he will lose the duties and powers of the president until the Constitutional Court decides his future. The acting president could be dismissed or reinstated.Lawmakers with the governing People Power Party boycotted the vote and shouted at sedentary National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik that the vote was “invalid” and demanded his resignation. No violence or injuries were reported. Continue reading…
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Author : Daniel Lavelle
Publish date : 2024-12-27 08:44:17
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South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach acting president two weeks after impeaching president – live
