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South Korea’s Acting President Choi Faces Deadliest Air Crash Hours Into Job After Political Chaos

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South Korea’s Acting President Choi Faces Deadliest Air Crash Hours Into Job After Political Chaos

South Korea’s Acting President Choi Faces Deadliest Air Crash Hours Into Job After Political Chaos

In a shocking turn of events, South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok is Thrust into a leadership crisis just hours into his new role.

Following the deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport, which claimed the lives of most of the 181 people on board, Choi, who assumed office after political chaos and the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, now faces one of the most critical moments of his political career.

With the country still in turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, Choi is left to navigate the aftermath of the crash, manage the government’s response, and ensure stability in a time of unprecedented uncertainty.

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