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South Korea's Political Turmoil: Finance Minister Resigns Amid Impeachment

5/2/2025

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South Korea is in political upheaval as Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok stepped down on May 1 during impeachment proceedings, paving the way for Education Minister Lee Ju-ho to take the reins as acting president. This shake-up intensifies the chaos following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment and casts doubt on frontrunner Lee Jae-myung's prospects ahead of the crucial June 3 election.

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South Korea is in political upheaval as Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok stepped down on May 1 during impeachment proceedings, paving the way for Education Minister Lee Ju-ho to take the reins as acting president. This shake-up intensifies the chaos following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment and casts doubt on frontrunner Lee Jae-myung's prospects ahead of the crucial June 3 election.