South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from office amid a political crisis over his controversial attempt to impose martial law in the country.
The impeachment motion, passed with 204 lawmakers in favour took place as tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament building in Seoul, waving banners and chanting slogans to demand Yoon’s removal.
Last week, Yoon survived an impeachment vote and has clung to power, despite mounting calls for him to step down after his failed martial law bid.
An embattled Yoon had vowed to fight “until the very last minute” and doubled down on unsubstantiated claims the South Korean opposition is in league with the country’s communist foes.
