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JUST IN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces second impeachment vote as thousands protest in Seoul. Follow live

Deutsche Welle Saturday, 14 December 2024 ()
Police estimated at least 200,000 people filled the streets of Seoul ahead of the vote. It is the second such attempt to impeach Yoon, after a previous motion failed to garner support from ruling party lawmakers.
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News video: South Korean president impeached after second vote over martial order declaration

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President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached at the second time of asking, as lawmakers voted in favour of the motion by 204 votes to 85.

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