There were scenes of joy and dismay on the streets of Seoul on Friday (Apr 4) as South Korea’s Constitutional Court voted to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, ending his presidency.

His short-lived imposition of martial law last year sparked the country’s worst political crisis in decades.

“I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I was unable to meet your expectations,” Yoon said in a short statement after the court announced its unanimous verdict.

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