Han Duck-soo

South Korea’s former PM launches presidential bid

Demonstrators against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gather at a rally near the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, April 4, 2025. South Korea has been effectively leaderless since December when Yoon attempted to subvert civilian rule but was quickly impeached by law.

South Korea to go to the polls on June 3 to elect next president

Han Duck Soo, who immediately resumed South Korea's acting presidency after the ruling, thanked the Constitutional Court for its “wise decision”.

South Korea court dismisses impeachment of prime minister: Yonhap

Choi, 61, a veteran economic technocrat who has served for more than 30 years at the finance ministry, takes on an unprecedented role as successor to an impeached acting leader.

Choi Sang-mok is South Korea’s second acting president in weeks

Han said earlier on Thursday that he will not appoint the justices until political parties reach agreement on the appointments, because for him to do so without political consensus will harm constitutional order.

South Korea opposition will vote to impeach acting President Han