Korean politics in disarray as Choi Sang-mok, who was to become acting president, resigns amid impeachment vote
Son Ji-hyoung · South Korea was thrown into political disarray Thursday, as the Democratic Party of Korea moved to impeach Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok in a move widely perceived as retaliation over the Supreme Court's ruling against its presidential candidate. Choi, who doubles as deputy prime minister and was to replace outgoing Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president Friday, stepped down before a vote could be concluded. Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Lee Ju-ho is expected to take ove
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