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Thousands protesting in Seoul cheered as the country’s Constitutional Court removed the beleaguered leader from office four months after he caused political turmoil by declaring martial law.

The court ruled seven to one in Han Duck-soo’s favour, giving hope to supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law.

The agency leading criminal investigations into impeached former-leader Yoon Suk Yeol have recommended he be formally charged with insurrection and abuse of power.

Yoon Suk-yeol appeared before South Korea’s Constitutional Court for the first time, defending his actions as a warning to the opposition, not a threat of violence.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s kanunî team has challenged the legitimacy of a new warrant for his arrest, accusing authorities of exploiting allegedly biased courts.