Despite party backlash over his calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, Han said he had no regret in doing so.
Reuters
Mon Dec 16 2024
Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea's ruling party, has announces his resignation. - REUTERS/Filepic
SEOUL: South Korea's ruling party leader, Han Dong-hoon, said on Monday that he was stepping down.
Despite party backlash over his calls for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, Han said he had no regret in doing so.
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