Celebrations and sorrow as South Korea president removed from office

South Korea's constitutional court has unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol.

There were tears of joy and sadness amongst pro-Yoon and anti-Yoon supporters, who had taken to the streets ahead of the verdict.

In his first remarks after the verdict, Yoon says he is "truly sorry" for failing to live up to the people's expectations.

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