South Korea's President Yoon impeached over martial law attempt

Protesters calling for the ouster of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol hit an effigy of him as they gather for the outcome of the second martial law impeachment vote outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 14, 2024. South Korean lawmakers on December 14 voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office for his failed attempt to impose martial law last week. - AFP

SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea's opposition-led parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday (Dec 14), voting to suspend him from his official duties over his short-lived attempt last week to impose martial law.

Under the constitution, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was appointed by Yoon, becomes acting president.