South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, whose removal from office was voted on by the country's parliament today, confirmed that he will resign, reported Agence France-Presse, quoted by bTA.
"I am deeply disappointed... but I must resign", Yoon said on television. He called for an end to the "policy of intemperance and confrontation" in favor of "policy of discussion and consideration".
"I will do my best for the country until my last breath", the ousted South Korean president promised, quoted by Reuters. He called for support for acting head of state Han Deok-soo.
Han, who is South Korea's prime minister, promised, quoted by AFP, to mobilize "all his strength" to "ensure stable governance". Speaking to reporters, he added that he was taking office "with a heavy heart".
After the National Assembly voted to impeach President Yun Suk-yeol, the Constitutional Court has 180 days to confirm the removal of the head of state.
The Constitutional Court has promised to review the case quickly and fairly. It will meet on Monday, Reuters reported.