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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
I really can't stand to see these illegal lawmakers who were elected by fraudulent elections making evil laws and now this huge opposition party is running wild on their own,
said Yim Joung-sook, 55
To address this, I believe it is necessary to promptly discuss a supplementary budget,
Lee said,
During that time Korea’s highly competent professional bureaucracy can be relied on to keep the country’s foreign policy running, but they will find it hard to provide clear direction,
Turner saidI hope he will exercise the minimum power to operate the country stably, rather than actively be involved in state affairs
said Jo Sung-woo, a 39-year-old Seoul residentAs a citizen, I'm really sad that the impeachment motion was passed,
said Yim Joung-sook, 55They will be pleased to see Prime Minister Han take over as acting president,
he saidGiven that the prime minister has already been confirmed as acting president and considering that excessive impeachments could lead to confusion in national governance, we have decided not to proceed with impeachment procedures,
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung told reporters
President Biden expressed his confidence that the alliance will remain the linchpin for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region during Acting President Han's tenure,
the White House said in a readout of the callIt is not even the beginning of the end,
said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in SeoulSo before the final race in the polls, there will be a race in the courts,
Easley saidIt breaks my heart and makes me feel despair to see lawmakers trying to depose the president,
said Lee Sang-eun, a 69-year-old retired professor
I think the most important thing is that the Republic of Korea has demonstrated its democratic resilience,
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on SaturdayThe Democratic Party will actively cooperate with all parties to stabilize state affairs and restore international trust,
Lee said
You, the people, made it. You are writing a new history,
he told the jubilant crowds braving subfreezing temperaturesIt was a grave act of rebellion and provides perfect grounds for his impeachment,
the Democratic Party said
He has served in key posts in state affairs solely through recognition of his skills and expertise, unrelated to political factions,
Yoon said when appointing Han in 2022, echoing words used to describe him when previous administrations tapped him for key positions
The impeachment has been done in line with the people's demand and I hope a decision to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol will come as soon as possible,
protester Kim Su-bong told the Associated Press
I will give all my strength and efforts to stabilise the government,
Han told reporters after the vote, Reuters reportedAlthough I am stopping for now, the journey I have walked with the people over the past two and a half years toward the future must never come to a halt. I will never give up,
Yoon said, Reuters reported