The highest legislative body of the Republic of Korea supported the impeachment of the head of state, Yun Seok-yul.
204 South Korean parliamentarians voted in favor of the corresponding decision.
85 members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea voted against.
There are also three known abstentions.
In addition, 8 ballots were invalid.
It is emphasized that even some deputies from the political force "Civil Power", represented by Yun Seok-yeol, voted for the removal of the current president of South Korea from office.
During the announcement of the voting results, the speaker of the country's highest legislative body, Woo Won-sik, made an important statement.
The approval of impeachment is a decision made in accordance with the promise to uphold the constitution, MIA " Russia Today " quotes the translated quote.
It is emphasized that some parliamentarians responded to the announcement of the voting results with joyful cries and applause.
The head of the South Korean parliament stressed that after the deputies' decision, the issue of impeachment of Yun Seok-yul will be decided by the Constitutional Court.
