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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.
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News video: South Korean president Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

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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."

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