South Korean president removed from office

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South Korea's top court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, triggering a snap election within 60 days.  Yoon, suspended since Dec 14 after declaring martial law, says he's “truly sorry.” He also faces a separate insurrection charge.

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00:00This is the moment South Korea's constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of

00:08President Yoon Suk-hyo, confirming his removal from office.

00:18The verdict triggered emotional scenes across the country, with supporters and critics of

00:22Yoon gathering in the streets.

00:49Yoon had been suspended since December 14th, after parliament voted to remove him from

00:53office over his brief declaration of martial law, a move that plunged the country into

00:59political crisis.

01:02In his first remarks since the ruling, Yoon said he was truly sorry for failing to meet

01:06the people's expectations.

01:08A snap election must now be held within 60 days.

01:11Until then, Prime Minister Han Deok-su will remain as acting president.

01:16Yoon also faces a separate charge of insurrection, which is expected to go to trial later this

01:20year.

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