The main opposition party announced it would not seek to impeach Han for his involvement in Yoon's Dec. 3 martial law decision.
" South Korea will carry out its foreign and security policies without disruption and strive to ensure the South Korea -U.S. alliance is maintained and developed steadfastly," Han said, according to a statement from his office.
Yoon and a number of senior officials face potential charges of insurrection, abuse of authority and obstructing people from exercising their rights.Isak Andic, the founder and owner of the fashion empire Mango, died in a mountain accident on Saturday, police said. The White House said in a statement that the U.S. president "expressed his appreciation for the resiliency of democracy and the rule of law in the ROK," using the abbreviation for the country's formal name, the Republic of Korea.
"They will be pleased to see Prime Minister Han take over as acting president," he said. "He is capable, experienced and well respected in foreign capitals."
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