Protestors celebrate South Korean President Yoon's impeachment

South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, holding him accountable for his attempt to impose martial law. The martial law declaration, the first such measure in more than four decades, triggered 11 days of political chaos in South Korea.

Yoon's presidential duties were suspended, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will take over as acting president. South Korea's Constitutional Court now has 180 days to rule in favor of or against Yoon's impeachment. If they uphold it, an election for a new president must be held in 60 days.

Huge crowds of protesters massed outside the National Assembly and around the country erupted in celebration, many of them waving light sticks often seen at K-pop concerts. Elsewhere, crowds of Yoon’s supporters left competing rallies in dismay.