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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Claire LEE

'Lame Duck' S. Korean President Reels From Election Debacle

People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon (R) announced his resignation Thursday after a bruising election defeat (Credit: AFP)

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised "reform" and the head of his ruling party resigned on Thursday after a disastrous election increased the opposition's stranglehold on parliament.

In addition to People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and a string of senior aides also offered to step down, local media said.

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