South Korea asks security service to allow impeached president’s arrest
The request comes after thousands of police officers and pro-Yoon protesters formed a perimeter around Yoon’s home to prevent an arrest.
South Korea’s Acting President Has Been in Office Only Since Friday
The plane crash is the first major test for South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sang-mok, who was appointed the interim leader only on Friday, as the country grapples with a political crisis at the highest levels.
What to know about South Korean acting President Han’s impeachment
The impeachment of South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo has plunged the country into further political turmoil, coming less than two weeks after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Plane crash tests South Korea's acting president two days into role
STORY: South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok held an emergency meeting in Seoul on Sunday to discuss the country’s deadliest air disaster, just two days into his new job.:: Muan, South Korea “As the acting 'head of the government' responsible for the safety and lives of our residents,
Strength of South Korea democracy tested as president defies arrest
Protesters have thronged the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, where officials trying to arrest him were blocked by security guards.
Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies.
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Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows bold action to stabilize financial markets
Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday that the government would take "bold" and "swift" measures to stabilize the ...
South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, ...
Plane crash tests South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok two days into the job
The turnover at the top of Asia’s fourth-largest economy left the government scrambling when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 slammed ...
Acting President Choi orders efforts to make necessary improvements to airline system
Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday directed the government to address necessary improvements to the airline operation ...
South Korea's acting President Choi to appoint two Constitutional Court justices
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday he would immediately move to fill vacancies on the ...
South Korean anti-corruption agency and police debate tougher measures to detain impeached president
South Korea’s anti-corruption agency and police have been debating more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after their previous attempt was blocked by the presidential secur ...
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Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritize stabilizing state affairs
Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilizing state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence stemming from the short-lived imposition of ...
South Korea's acting president calls for national harmony and unity
South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok called for national harmony and unity and for trust in the government in a New ...