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Han Duck-soo

(韓悳洙)

Han Duck-soo
韓悳洙
The latest news and top stories on Han Duck-soo. A South Korean diplomat economist and politician, he has held numerous high-level government positions, including serving twice as the nation’s leader. His extensive career spans roles such as Minister of Economy and Finance, Minister of Trade Affairs and Ambassador to the United States. Recently, his involvement has become central to the expanded investigation concerning former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s attempted martial law declaration, where he was briefly acting president and faced impeachment proceedings.
South Korea

South Korean court’s harsh jail term for Han sets stage for Yoon’s verdict

The ex-prime minister was jailed for 23 years for his role in Yoon’s martial law decree, deemed an ‘insurrection from above’ by the court.

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Video | Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years

Yoon faces 10-year jail term in South Korea over first of 4 failed coup trials

During a hearing, Yoon appears tense and laughs in disbelief as special prosecutors present the charges in his first trial.

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