Thousands of people at a rally calling for Yoon’s ouster, including hundreds who had camped out overnight, erupted into wild cheers on hearing the ruling, chanting “We won!”

Australian government issues travel warning

“Be prepared to change your travel plans in case of disruptions. Monitor the media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities,” the warning said.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol react after hearing the Constitutional Court’s verdict in Seoul. Credit: Han Myung-Gu / Getty Images

South Korean authorities braced for a potentially violent public reaction to the ruling, and security measures were taken in and around the Constitutional Court.

Acting President Han Duck-soo issued an emergency order to maintain public safety, reiterating that there would be no tolerance of any form of violence, according to Yonhap.

The aftermath of the ruling

Whoever wins the election, the priority will be to bring stability to domestic politics and take on the daunting task of dealing with United States President Donald Trump.