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It is the second time in less than a decade that a South Korean leader has faced impeachment proceedings in office and means Yoon is suspended from exercising his powers until the decision is finally adjudicated by the country\u2019s Constitutional Court, CNN reported.<\/p>\n
The dramatic decision marks the culmination of a stunning political showdown after Yoon briefly declared martial law on December 3 and sent soldiers to parliament, where lawmakers fought past troops to enter the building and vote down the decree.<\/p>\n
Yoon\u2019s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.<\/p>\n
Opposition parties tried impeaching him a week ago \u2013 but Yoon survived after members of his ruling People Power Party boycotted the vote, saying they hoped the president would voluntarily resign instead.<\/p>\n
Yoon then doubled down \u2013 giving a defiant speech on Thursday in which he defended his martial law decision, lambasted the opposition, claimed he was trying to save the country and vowed to \u201cfight until the last moment with the people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yet moments before that speech, the leader of Yoon\u2019s party withdrew his support for the president and backed impeachment as the \u201conly way\u2026 to defend democracy\u201d, instructing lawmakers to vote with their conscience.<\/p>\n
Thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul on Saturday, braving the cold to call for Yoon to resign ahead of the vote, which was passed by 204 lawmakers with 85 voting against it.<\/p>\n
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