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Acting president inspects public safety ahead of Children's Day holiday

Acting President Lee Ju-ho visited police and fire stations on Saturday to inspect public safety preparedness ahead of the Children's Day holiday next week.

2025.5.3

Acting president and Education Minister Lee Ju-ho delivers opening remarks during an emergency Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 2. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

'Completely unexpected': Chaos on acting President Lee Ju-ho's first day

Acting President Lee Ju-ho faces challenges, including cabinet confusion and critical negotiations while navigating a transitional leadership role.

2025.5.2

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Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok delivers his opening remarks during a plenary session on the supplementary budget plan for the year at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on May 1. [NEWS1]

Finance Minister Choi, next in line as acting president, resigns after DP impeachment motion

Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok resigned late Thursday after a motion to impeach him was reported to the National Assembly.

2025.5.1

Acting President Han Duck-soo pledges allegiance to the flag during a memorial ceremony for fallen military and police conscripts at Daejeon National Cemetery in Daejeon on April 25. [YONHAP]

Acting President Han Duck-soo could declare election candidacy as early as next week

Acting President Han Duck-soo is expected to declare his candidacy for the presidential election as early as next Wednesday, according to multiple government and political sources, amid growing political signals and a narrowing election timeline.

2025.4.25

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo holds a ministerial meeting on state affairs at the Government Complex in central Seoul on April 24. [YONHAP]

Acting president's potential candidacy weighs on PPP primary race

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is facing renewed turbulence as speculation grows over Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s potential entry into the upcoming presidential race.

2025.4.24

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo makes a gesture of allegiance during a Cabinet meeting at the Government Complex in central Seoul on April 14. [YONHAP]

Acting president pledges response to trade tensions as 'final duty'

Acting President Han Duck-soo emphasized government unity to address U.S. trade tensions, urged transparency in parliamentary inquiries, and called for swift passage of vital economic bills amid ongoing safety inspections and public safety incidents.

2025.4.14

Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks at a meeting of ministers involved in public safety issues at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 25. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Acting President Han vows to guide Korea safely through Trump 'tariff storm'

Acting President Han Duck-soo vowed on Tuesday that the Korean government under his watch would safeguard national interests against tariffs being pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

2025.3.25

Acting President Choi Sang-mok pledges his allegiance to the Korean flag before a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Dec. 31. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

DP proposes impeachment motion against acting President Choi Sang-mok

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) proposed an impeachment motion against acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday.

2025.3.21

Acting President Choi Sang-mok speaks at a Cabinet meeting held at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 14. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Acting president vetoes bill on special counsel for alleged election interference by Yoon

Acting President Choi Sang-mok vetoed a bill railroaded by the Democratic Party seeking to establish a special counsel to investigate alleged election interference by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025.3.14

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik speaks at a press conference at the legislature in Yeouido, western Seoul, on March 12. [NEWS1]

Assembly speaker urges acting president to immediately appoint last nominee for Constitutional Court

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik issued a forceful statement on Wednesday calling on acting President Choi Sang-mok to immediately appoint the legislature's last nominee for the Constitutional Court.

2025.3.12