Watch: Moment South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon

MPs in Seoul voted 204 in favour and 85 against the motion.

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It means that Mr Yoon will immediately be suspended from office, and the prime minister will become the acting president.

The entire impeachment process could take weeks, as a trial needs to be held before the country's Constitutional Court.

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