SEOUL: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye was fired by the country's top court on Friday, as it upheld her impeachment by parliament over a wide-ranging corruption scandal.

The unanimous decision brought months of political turmoil -- that saw millions of people take to the streets -- to a climax and triggers a new presidential election which is to be held within 60 days.

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