South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspending him from his duties after he invoked martial law.

The impeachment motion passed with 204 votes in favor and 85 against in the National Assembly.

The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to decide whether to uphold the parliament's decision, which could lead to an early presidential election.

This marks the third impeachment vote in South Korea's history and the first in eight years.

If upheld, Yoon would be the second president removed from office, following Park Geun-hye in 2016.

The Constitutional Court previously dismissed an impeachment request against former President Roh Moo-hyun in 2004.