South Korea MPs vote to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law attempt

Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.

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He was suspended after some members of Yoon's own People Power Party (PPP) voted with the opposition - though the decision still needs be ratified by the constitutional court.

Thousands of anti-Yoon protesters celebrated outside the National Assembly on Saturday evening after the impeachment motion passed, with the crowd singing as fireworks broke out overhead.

Yoon has vowed to fight on and said he "will never give up", describing the vote as a temporary pause to his presidency.

"I will take your criticism, praise, and support to the heart and do my best for the country until the end," Yoon added.

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