In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, the streets erupted with celebrations following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Crowds gathered outside the National Assembly, waving national flags and holding signs, chanting “Long live South Korea!” after the vote result was announced.
The crowd of protesters held up light sticks, which are normally a common sight at K-pop concerts. Many others stayed in the area and continued celebrating into the night.
Police estimate the number of people who joined the rally at just over 200,000.
Police officers stand guard in front of the National Assembly in Seoul
Participants react after hearing the news that South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul
People shout slogans during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment outside the National Assembly
Participants celebrate after hearing the news that South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol
Participants celebrate after hearing the news that South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol
Participants react after hearing the news of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment outside the National Assembly in Seoul
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