South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, engaged in a phone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday, according to Yonhap News Agency. The exchange comes at a pivotal moment as South Korea navigates a leadership transition following recent political developments.
Han assumed the role of acting president after the South Korean parliament passed a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. President Yoon now awaits the Constitutional Court’s decision on the impeachment, leaving the nation in a state of anticipation.
The call between Han and President Biden underscores the importance of the alliance between South Korea and the United States during this period of uncertainty. While specific details of their discussion were not disclosed, such high-level communications are crucial in maintaining strong diplomatic ties and addressing regional concerns.
The Constitutional Court’s forthcoming decision on President Yoon’s impeachment will be closely watched, as it holds significant implications for South Korea’s political future and its role on the global stage.
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South Korea's acting president speaks with Biden by phone: Yonhap
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