South Korea’s president Yoon impeached over martial law bid
Short-lived martial law shocked nationYoon apologised but later defended move as protecting democracy204 lawmakers supported impeachment
PM Han vows to maintain stability
Mr Yoon had previously survived an impeachment vote (AP)
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday in a second vote by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt last week to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation and split his party.
Under the constitution Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was appointed by Yoon, becomes acting president, while Yoon remains in office but with his presidential powers suspended.
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