Impeached President said he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain stability in government functions during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency.

The prime minister is set to assume presidential powers on an interim basis. The constitutional court will now review the vote, which could take months.

The motion passed with a decisive 204-85 vote, triggering the suspension of Yoon's presidential powers and duties.

South Korea's parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made international headlines when he declared martial law in his country in a shock late-night move that saw Army troops move to see key buildings and infrastructu

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached Saturday over his short-lived martial law decree, with twelve lawmakers from his own party joining the opposition to pass the motion in the National Assembly.

Demonstrators supporting and opposing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held rival protests several hundred metres apart in Seoul on Saturday, a week after he was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

Opponents and supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoon held rival demonstrations in Seoul on Saturday – a week after he was impeached for declaring martial law. Tens of thousands of anti-Yoon protesters,