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Mark Moore

South Korean President Who Blasted Parliament as 'Den Of Criminals' Impeached After Brief Attempt To Impose Martial Law

People erupt in cheers Saturday after South Korea's parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his decision to impose martial law. (Credit: Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday by South Korea's parliament, the legislative body he called a "den of criminals" when he declared martial law week, as thousands celebrated his ouster in the streets of Seoul amid the sounds of K-pop music and cheers, according to reports.

His presidential powers were removed, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over Yoon's duties and powers.

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