South Korean president impeached

Q.  Who is South Korea's first democratically elected leader forced from office?
- Published on 10 Mar 17

a. Kim Dae Jung
b. Lee Myung Bak
c. Roh Moo Hyun
d. Park Guen-hye

ANSWER: Park Guen-hye
 
South Korean president impeachedSouth Korea's Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye on March 10, 2017.

This move removes her from office over a graft scandal involving big business that has gripped the country for months.

Park becomes South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office.

A presidential election will be held in 60 days, according to the constitution.

Park Geun-hye: Know More
  • Born: 2 February 1952, Samdeok-dong
  • Presidential term: 25 February 2013
  • Party: Liberty Korea Party

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