AFP27 December 2024 | 7:52
South Korean lawmakers impeach acting President Han Duck-soo
Lawmakers found Duck-soo 'actively participated in the insurrection' after his predecessor declared martial law earlier this month.
South Korea's ruling People Power Party lawmakers (bottom) argue to National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C top) during the plenary session for the impeachment vote of acting president Han Duck-soo at the National Assembly in Seoul on December 27, 2024. Picture: JUNG YEON-JE / AFP
SEOUL - South Korean lawmakers impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, finding he "actively participated in the insurrection" after his predecessor declared martial law earlier this month.
"I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach," said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.