South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's presidency has come to an abrupt end as the country's parliament has voted to impeach him. The impeachment motion, brought forward by opposition parties, was passed on Tuesday, with 178 lawmakers voting in favor of impeachment. Yoon's impeachment is the first in South Korea's history involving a sitting president.
The impeachment motion was sparked by Yoon's alleged involvement in a corruption scandal, which has been unfolding since his inauguration in May. The opposition parties accused Yoon of abusing his power and claiming that he was unfit to hold office.
The court's decision to approve the impeachment motion has come as a shock to the nation, with many citizens expressing outrage and disappointment on social media. The opposition parties have vowed to continue their push for Yoon's removal from office, while the ruling party has promised to respect the court's decision.
The impeachment process has raised questions about the balance of power in South Korea's parliament and the role of the judiciary in the country's political system. The presidency of Yoon Suk-yeol, who was elected in a landslide victory in March, had been plunged into crisis in recent weeks as opposition parties accused him of corruption and abuse of power.
The full text of the impeachment motion, which includes allegations of bribery, corruption and abuse of power, can be found here: https://hqtime.huanqiu.com/article/4KsRmT3mbrP
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