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The Democratic Party will actively cooperate with all parties to stabilize state affairs and restore international trust,
Lee said
I think the most important thing is that the Republic of Korea has demonstrated its democratic resilience,
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on Saturday
South Korea will carry out its foreign and security policies without disruption and strive to ensure the South Korea-U.S. alliance is maintained and developed steadfastly,
the statement quoted him as saying
It is not even the beginning of the end,
said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul
So before the final race in the polls, there will be a race in the courts,
Easley saidIt breaks my heart and makes me feel despair to see lawmakers trying to depose the president,
said Lee Sang-eun, a 69-year-old retired professorYou, the people, made it. You are writing a new history,
he told the jubilant crowds braving subfreezing temperaturesIt was a grave act of rebellion and provides perfect grounds for his impeachment,
the Democratic Party said
He has served in key posts in state affairs solely through recognition of his skills and expertise, unrelated to political factions,
Yoon said when appointing Han in 2022, echoing words used to describe him when previous administrations tapped him for key positions
I will give all my strength and efforts to stabilise the government,
Han told reporters after the vote, Reuters reported
The impeachment has been done in line with the people's demand and I hope a decision to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol will come as soon as possible,
protester Kim Su-bong told the Associated PressAlthough I am stopping for now, the journey I have walked with the people over the past two and a half years toward the future must never come to a halt. I will never give up,
Yoon said, Reuters reportedI am not loyal to any person, but loyal to the organization,
He famously stated ... a remark that solidified his name in the public's memory
I earnestly ask public servants this. At this moment, we have the critical task of ensuring normal and stable operations of state affairs ... I ask you to carry out your duties without any neglect to ensure that the government is operated without being shaken,
Han said in a televised statement
We have preserved the constitutional order!"
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered near the parliament roared in jubilation, waved banners and brandished colorful K-pop glow sticks, as a lead activist shouted on stage
I will carry with me all the criticisms, encouragement and support directed toward me, and I will continue to do my utmost for the country until the very last moment,
Yoon saidIsn't it amazing that we, the people, have pulled this off together?"
she told AFP
That is why we, as ruling party lawmakers, have decided to remove him ourselves,
he saidThe future of South Korea lies within its people,
he saidFrom the moment martial law was declared until this moment, the earnestness, courage and dedication the people showed for democracy led to this decision,
National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said