South Korea’s Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Park Geun-hye amid an ongoing corruption scandal. She’s faced widespread protests, including a demonstration in November when as many as 1 million people took to the streets of Seoul to demand her resignation over claims she helped a close friend embezzle up to $70 million. Protesters celebrated the news of her impeachment.

Choi Jae-hun: “I was hoping Parliament would pass the impeachment bill. I think this shows the public sentiment is accepted, and it worked out that way. I feel really proud that I am at the center of this historic moment, and I hope that the new government will reflect the will of the people, when it comes to the government’s affairs, not to let this happen again.”

There’s been speculation that outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon may become the next president of South Korea.