SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean lawmakers impeached the acting president on Friday, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor's martial law declaration that shocke d the world.
Han Duck-soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on Dec. 3.
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (C) leaves the Government Complex in Seoul on December 27, 2024, after his impeachment motion was passed by the National Assembly. - South Korean lawmakers impeached the acting president on December 27, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor's martial law declaration that shocked the world. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP) / - South Korea OUT / NO USE AFTER JANUARY 26, 2025 15:00:00 GMT - - SOUTH KOREA OUT / NO ARCHIVES - RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIPTION USE