South Korea bars two former acting presidents from overseas travel
Han Duck-soo and Choi Sang-mok are being investigated over their role in last year’s martial law chaos.
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South Korea's former PM enters presidential race with pledge to curb executive power
Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balan…
South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race
Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns amid reports of expected presidential bid
The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.
40 days ago
Han Kang Nobel prize lecture book sells 10,000 copies in first day online in South Korea
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Korean retailers report strong sales for Light and Thread, featuring speeches, essays and poems by novelist
A book featuring Han Kang’s Nobel prize lecture sold 10,000 copies in its first day on sale …
46 days ago
South Korea will not ‘fight’ Trump’s tariffs, says acting president
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Han Duck-soo says Seoul owes historical debt and is open to dropping trade barriers ahead of talks with Washington
48 days ago
The Wedding Banquet review – muddled gay comedy remake plays it too straight
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Fire Island director Andrew Ahn’s update of Ang Lee’s seminal 1993 film works hard to differentiate itself but it’s awkwardly stuck between serious and silly
Many remakes are utterly pointless, whethe…
57 days ago
South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol.
71 days ago
South Korean prime minister reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned
The court ruled seven to one in Han Duck-soo's favour, giving hope to supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law.
72 days ago
South Korea's Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president as court strikes down his impeachment
Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices, while two justices rejected the motion entirely, according to local media.