South Korea impeachment: jubilation in Seoul as president Yoon Suk Yeol impeached – as it happened

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Tens of thousands of people have braved the bitter cold and poured onto the streets of the capital, Seoul, every night for the past two weeks, calling for Yoon's ouster and arrest. They shouted slogans, sang, danced and waved K-pop light sticks. Smaller groups of Yoon's conservative supporters - still in the thousands - have also been rallying in Seoul, denouncing attempts to impeach the president. Both rallies have largely been peaceful.

Many people are using idol light sticks even though they are expensive. I think it's become a really great culture because people are bringing their most precious and brightest possessions to express their will and opinions," said Hong Gayeong, a 29-year-old protester, near the National Assembly.