South Korea’s political landscape took a dramatic turn on Friday as lawmakers in the National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo
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The announcement was made by National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, who confirmed that the motion to impeach the acting president was unanimously passed by 192 lawmakers.
The impeachment comes in the wake of allegations that Han actively participated in an insurrection following his predecessor’s declaration of martial law earlier this month.
Speaker Woo Won-shik, addressing the assembly, stated, “I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach.”
The decision signals a critical moment for South Korea, as the country navigates the fallout from the controversial declaration of martial law and its subsequent political ramifications.
Further details are awaited as the implications of the impeachment unfold.