South Korean lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Park Geun-hye over an influence-peddling scandal.  Now the Constitutional Court must decide whether to uphold the motion, a process that could take up to 180 days.

Under the constitution, Park's duties will be assumed by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on an interim basis until the court rules. This sets the stage for her to become the country's first elected leader to be pushed from office in disgrace.

South Korean parliament kicks off vote on presidential impeachment in Seoul Dec. 9, 2016.