[PHOTOS] Impeachment of Korean president

Pro-impeachment supporters hold light sticks as they chant to celebrate the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol near the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

Pro-impeachment supporters hold light sticks as they chant to celebrate the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol near the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

Pro-impeachment supporters quietly watch a screen outside the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday, as votes are counted on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

Pro-impeachment supporters quietly watch a screen outside the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday, as votes are counted on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

A 16-year-old pro-impeachment supporter holds a sketchbook at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. The message in the book reads: 'Our outcries will be heard by the world. The nation's sorrow, unwavering passion.' Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

A 16-year-old pro-impeachment supporter holds a sketchbook at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. The message in the book reads: "Our outcries will be heard by the world. The nation's sorrow, unwavering passion." Korea Times photo by Jeong Da-bin

Protesters wearing flame masks participate in a rally outside the National Asembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Protesters wearing flame masks participate in a rally outside the National Asembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

An aerial view of Yeouido, Seoul, shows a massive crowd celebrating the news that President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in a parliamentary vote at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Ju-yeon

An aerial view of Yeouido, Seoul, shows a massive crowd celebrating the news that President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in a parliamentary vote at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Ju-yeon

 National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik reads an impeachment motion document in his office at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday, after the motion was passed. Korea Times photo by Ko Young-kwon

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik reads an impeachment motion document in his office at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday, after the motion was passed. Korea Times photo by Ko Young-kwon

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik bangs his gavel to announce that the impeachment motion was passed in a plenary session of the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik bangs his gavel to announce that the impeachment motion was passed in a plenary session of the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik casts his vote on a bill for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik casts his vote on a bill for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, casts his vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Rep. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, casts his vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, Saturday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Supporters of embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, Saturday, while lawmakers gathered to vote on his impeachment at the National Assembly in Yeouido. Korea Times photo by Park Si-mon

Supporters of embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, Saturday, while lawmakers gathered to vote on his impeachment at the National Assembly in Yeouido. Korea Times photo by Park Si-mon

A barista from a coffee shop near the National Assembly in Seoul takes prepaid coffee orders from protesters who came to participate in a pro-impeachment rally, Saturday. The coffee was paid for by K-pop stars such as IU, and was served on a first-come first-served basis. Korea Times photo by Ryu Ki-chan

A barista from a coffee shop near the National Assembly in Seoul takes prepaid coffee orders from protesters who came to participate in a pro-impeachment rally, Saturday. The coffee was paid for by K-pop stars such as IU, and was served on a first-come first-served basis. Korea Times photo by Ryu Ki-chan

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