The three opposition parties and anti-Park independent lawmakers have a total of 172 seats, meaning they will rely on dissenters from Park`s Saenuri party in order for impeachment to take place.
If the motion passes, the Constitution Court has 180 days to approve or reject it. If approved, a new election must be called within 60 days.
Park, whose approval rating is hovering at a record low of four percent, is embroiled in a corruption scandal involving a personal friend who has been indicted for abuse of power.
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