SEOUL, Dec 27 — Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will take on his role as acting president on Friday, after the opposition-controlled National Assembly's motion to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, his office confirmed, according to the Yonhap News Agency.
Choi, who doubles as deputy prime minister for economic affairs, assumed the role following the suspension of Han's duties, less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 14, who was impeached for his mishandling of martial law.
Choi plans to meet Han before having a phone call with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then issue instructions to the ministers.
The acting president will also deliver a written address to the public and convene the National Security Council.
— Bernama
