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South Korea court ousts impeached president Yoon
South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, stripping him of office.
Yoon was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule by declaring martial law and ordering troops to parliament.
The court ruled that Yoon's constitutional violations had grave negative effects on the constitutional order.
His removal from office is effective immediately and triggers fresh presidential elections, which must be held within 60 days.
Yoon was also arrested on insurrection charges as part of a separate criminal case.
Millions of Koreans watched the court's verdict live on television.
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