South Korean lawmakers impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, finding he “actively participated in the insurrection” after his predecessor declared martial law earlier this month.

“I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach,” said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.

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