South Korea's National Assembly voted to acquit President Yoon Suk Yeol in an impeachment trial, making him the third president in the country's history to face impeachment. A total of 195 lawmakers participated in the vote, falling short of the required number of votes needed to oust the president.
The acquittal came after a two-year investigation into Yoon's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was deemed to be satisfactory by the prosecutors.
Following the acquittal, President Yoon pledged to move forward with his administration's agenda and work towards uniting the country.
The South Korean government has vowed to continue its efforts to combat corruption and ensure transparency in governance.
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