South Korean acting president, Han Duck-soo, has been impeached by parliament, marking the latest twist in the country's political turmoil. Han, who took over after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, will suspend his duties pending a decision by the Constitutional Court. This comes after a short-lived period where Han attempted to stabilize the government amidst political division, North Korea threats, and a slowing economy.
, is a career technocrat whose wide-ranging experience and reputation for rationality failed to shield him from growing political turmoil.
Han will suspend his duties to minimize uncertainty and wait for a decision by the Constitutional Court on whether to remove him from office as well, he added in a statement.In a country sharply divided by partisan rhetoric, Han has been a rare example of an official whose varied career transcended party lines.
The move comes as South Korea is still reeling from Yoon’s martial law attempt, which he partly blamed on the opposition’s propensity to impeach government officials. With a Harvard doctorate in economics, Han’s expertise in the economy, trade and diplomacy as well as a reputation for rationality, a moderate demeanour and hard work had made him a regular go-to man in South Korean politics.
Han has experience working with South Korea’s key ally the United States, having been deeply involved in the process of signing the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
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