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His return came after the Constitutional Court dismissed his impeachment earlier in the day over several accusations related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law debacle late last year.
In a televised address from the government complex in Seoul, Han expressed his gratitude for the court's ruling and said he would "pour all my wisdom and energy" in protecting the national interest, pledging to devote himself to managing state affairs in accordance with constitutional law.
Han also said that all his decisions would prioritize the interests of South Korea's industries and future generations in the face of global geopolitical and economic challenges.
Addressing the growing ideological and political divisions, he pointed out, "[History] tells us that a society polarized by extremes leads only to unhappiness," stressing the need for change. He then vowed, "I will lead this change."
Han also called for bipartisan cooperation, urging lawmakers to set aside their differences. "Let's overcome this crisis together and help the country make another leap forward," he said.
With Han's return, a backlog of diplomatic issues that had been delayed is expected to gain some momentum.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who had temporarily taken over, is back in his role.
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