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Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo attends his trial on charges of abetting an insurrection at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Jan. 21. [NEWS1]

Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 15 years in prison on appeal for role in insurrection

Former Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced on Thursday to 15 years in prison on appeal for his role in the botched martial law attempt, a reduction from the 23-year term handed down at trial.

2026.5.7

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, fifth from left, poses for a group photo with Korean and U.S. troops during a visit to the Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command at U.S. Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on April 23. [YONHAP]

Acting president visits Korea-U.S. joint warfighting headquarters in Pyeongtaek

Acting President Han Duck-soo visited a joint warfighting headquarters between Korean and U.S. military forces Wednesday and emphasized the allies' unwavering combined defense posture, Han's office said.

2025.4.23

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Acting President Han Duck-soo, second from left, presides over an emergency meeting of the economic and security strategy task force at his office in Seoul on April 3. [PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE]

Acting president calls for all-out response to U.S. tariffs

Acting President Han Duck-soo instructed the government Thursday to go all-out to respond to the United States' announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imports from Korea.

2025.4.3

A parliamentary plenary session is held at the National Assembly on Dec. 26. [YONHAP]

National Assembly to vote on acting President Han’s impeachment

The opposition-controlled National Assembly is poised to vote Friday on an impeachment motion against acting President Han Duck-soo over his refusal to appoint Constitutional Court justices that will adjudicate President Yoon's impeachment trial.

2024.12.27

Acting President Han Duck-soo listens during a meeting with Japanese business leaders at his official residence in Seoul on Tuesday. [POOL/YONHAP]

Consultative body for post-impeachment stability faces delays

The launch of a consultative body between the rival parties and the government aimed at stabilizing state affairs after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment is likely to be delayed, a parliamentary official said Wednesday.

2024.12.26

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell speaks during a special roundtable with reporters at the Foreign Press Center in Washington on Thursday. [YONHAP]

U.S. pledges high-level engagement with acting president Han during Korea's political upheaval

The United States plans on having high-level in-person engagement with the administration of South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo, a top U.S. diplomat said Thursday.

2024.12.20

Acting President Han Duck-soo, third from left, speaks during a meeting of senior government and ruling party officials at his official residence in Seoul on Friday.

Acting president Han vows unbroken security ties with U.S. during impeachment turmoil

Acting President Han Duck-soo said Friday that Korea is ensuring no gaps in its security amid the ongoing impeachment turmoil by maintaining a watertight readiness posture with its ally the United States.

2024.12.20

Prime Minister Han Duk-soo, second from left, inspects the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre in Pyeongchang, Gangwon on Thursday ahead of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics set to begin on Jan. 19. [YONHAP]

Prime minister emphasizes importance of sanitation at Gangwon Olympic sites

Prime Minister Han Duk-soo visited Pyeongchang and Gangnueng in Gangwon on Thursday to inspect the facilities to be used for the upcoming Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.

2024.1.4

A big picture is needed for Saemangeum project (KOR)

We expect a grand master plan from the government to turn the area into a land of hope.

2023.8.31

A big picture is needed for Saemangeum project