South Korea Impeaches President Yoon Amidst Martial Law Controversy
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The South Korean National Assembly has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with 204 out of 300 members voting in favor. The decision has sparked celebrations and protests across Seoul. The constitutional court has six months to decide on Yoon's fate, while Prime Minister Han Duk-su assumes interim leadership. The opposition is also seeking to impeach Han and arrest Yoon for insurrection, following a brief period of martial law. Several high-ranking officials have been arrested for their roles in the alleged insurrection.
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