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South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo impeached by opposition lawmakers

South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo impeached by opposition lawmakers

Seoul, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment. Han’s impeachment means he will be stripped of the powers…

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South Korean interim president impeached just 2 weeks after former leader ousted

South Korean interim president impeached just 2 weeks after former leader ousted

SEOUL — South Korea’s parliament impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday over a short-lived martial law, plunging the country deeper into political chaos, as the Constitutional Court said it would swiftly trial suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment of Han, who has been acting president since Yoon was impeached on Dec. 14 for declaring martial…

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PSX rebounds after two-day slump

PSX rebounds after two-day slump

A Pakistani stockbroker monitors share prices during a trading session at the PSX in Karachi, on October 17, 2024. — INP The stock market staged a robust rebound on Friday, breaking a two-session losing streak and signalling a strong recovery in investor sentiment. The capital market closing at 111,351.17, up 927.85 points or 0.84% from…

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