South Korea’s political landscape just got a surprise twist! Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will temporarily take the reins as acting president starting Friday, following the impeachment of former acting leader Han Duck-soo. Talk about a high-stakes career upgrade! 🚨
The shakeup comes after the opposition-dominated National Assembly voted to suspend Han’s duties earlier today. Choi, who also serves as deputy prime minister for economic affairs, now faces dual responsibilities: steering Asia’s fourth-largest economy and managing the nation’s top office. 📈⚖️
Analysts are already speculating about how this sudden power shift could impact South Korea’s economic policies and cross-border partnerships. With global markets watching closely, will Choi’s financial expertise bring stability—or new challenges? 💡 Stay tuned as this story develops!
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cgtn.com