South Korean lawmakers on Friday voted decisively to impeach President Park Geun-hye following weeks of political scandal that gripped the nation and sparked massive anti-government demonstrations.
Legislators in Seoul voted 234 to 56 to topple Ms Park, whose power now transfers immediately to the prime minister while the matter goes to the constitutional court for final ruling.
The result, received joyously by crowds of demonstrators outside the National Assembly, is likely to mark an inglorious end to the political career of Ms Park, the country’s first female president and the daughter of former strong leader Park Chung-hee.
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