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South Korea: Finance minister silent on martial law probe amid speculation on acting president's role

December 23, 2024

Sejong, Dec 23

South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Monday declined to comment on an ongoing investigation over the martial law debacle amid the main opposition Democratic Party's (DP) move to potentially impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.

On Sunday, the DP vowed to hold Han accountable if he fails to promulgate special counsel bills targeting President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee by Tuesday.

"We are doing our utmost under acting President Han Duck-soo's leadership to ensure stable management of the country's international credibility," Choi told reporters.

Choi, who doubles as deputy prime minister for economic affairs, is next in line to assume the role of acting president should Han be impeached by the DP.

Speculation over Choi's potential new role has grown, as Han was recently named one of nine individuals questioned by police over their attendance at a Cabinet meeting held shortly before Yoon declared martial law on December 3. Han is currently being investigated as a suspect in the case, news agency reported.

When pressed repeatedly about the controversial Cabinet meeting on December 3, Choi refrained from providing details, stating that he had been questioned as a witness in the investigation.

"This is a matter for the investigative authorities (to answer)," the minister said.

 

 

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