India  

Who is Han Duck-soo? South Korea's acting president after Yoon Suk Yeol impeached by parliament

IndiaTimes Saturday, 14 December 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his controversial martial law declaration has plunged the nation into political turmoil. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a seasoned technocrat, has assumed the role of acting president.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: AFP English - Published
News video: South Korean president Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

South Korean president Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute' 01:13

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vows to fight "until the very last minute", defending his shock decision last week to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament. He also denounces the opposition as pushing the country into a "national paralysis."

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis [Video]

South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis

A divide has emerged among South Korea's youth since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a bungled martial law decree in December and hunkered down at his residence resisting arrest. On one side, young..

Credit: AFP English     Duration: 02:21Published
South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol [Video]

South Korea's Divisive Showdown: Thousands Rally For & Against Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

In the heart of Seoul, thousands of South Koreans gathered in the snow to protest for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. With his arrest warrant expiring soon, the country..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:27Published
Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon [Video]

Thousands of protesters in South Korea demand arrest of ousted President Yoon

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published

Related news from verified sources

Leading contenders who might replace South Korean President Yoon

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law U-turn has fueled speculation about his future. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, Yoon's ruling party leader...
IndiaTimes

'Over 1,500 troops deployed during martial law': South Korea defence ministry after President Yoon's impeachment

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces investigation for insurrection after imposing martial law, deploying over 1,500 troops. The Constitutional...
IndiaTimes

Impeached over martial law crisis, S Korean prez to take fight to court

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended after briefly imposing martial law, a move criticized for exacerbating political tensions. His...
IndiaTimes