The Latest: South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach president

Lawmakers and members of opposition Justice Party shout slogans during a rally demanding the impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Park, who faces the political fight of her life as lawmakers attempt to force her from office over prosecution claims that she helped a confidante extort money and favors from companies and manipulate state affairs. The signs read: "Impeach Park Geun-hye immediately." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) Lawmakers and members of opposition Justice Party shout slogans during a rally demanding the impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Park, who faces the political fight of her life as lawmakers attempt to force her from office over prosecution claims that she helped a confidante extort money and favors from companies and manipulate state affairs. The signs read: "Impeach Park Geun-hye immediately." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

By Associated Press December 9, 2016 1 min read

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The Latest on impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye (all times local):

4:10 p.m.

South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye, a stunning fall for country’s first female president after a corruption scandal that left her isolated and loathed. As they voted hundreds of protesters massed in front of the National Assembly building.

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