South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun has been impeached by Parliament by an overwhelming majority vote of 193 - 2, suspending his powers pending a
Constitutional Court ruling.
The impeachment is the culmination of a row between Mr Roh and the opposition-controlled National Assembly. Analysts say the charges against Mr Roh
were relatively minor, and the stand-off has more to do with jockeying for the 15 April general elections.
Looking relaxed and smiling, Mr Roh confirmed that his impeachment would be formalised later on Friday but added that he believed the court would
throw it out.
South Korean president impeached
[Edited on 12-3-2004 by Ocelot]
