South Korea turmoil deepens as acting leader and replacement both resign
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South Korea’s political turmoil has deepened after the fiercely divided nation’s interim leader and the man who was supposed to replace him both resigned within hours of each other.
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced his resignation as acting president on Thursday afternoon in order to stand for election to succeed conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed last month over his failed attempt to impose martial law last year.
Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s finance minister, was supposed to take over as acting president from Han, but in a shock move himself resigned on Thursday evening after the opposition-controlled parliament launched fresh impeachment proceedings against him.
Financial Times
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