Fri Dec 27 08:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Acting President’s Duties Suspended Following Impeachment Vote
SEOUL, South Korea – The duties of Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, acting president following the impeachment of President [President’s Name], were suspended at 5:19 PM on October 27th, following the National Assembly’s passage of the impeachment motion. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Choi Sang-mok, has assumed the roles of acting president and acting prime minister. Choi released a written address to the nation at 6:00 PM and has begun fulfilling his official duties, including meetings with cabinet members and convening a National Security Council meeting.