SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday defended his failed attempt 10 days ago to impose martial law, just as a poll shows most of his country’s citizens favor his impeachment.

Thousands of protesters celebrated after the vote, as Yoon is suspended while the prime minister serves as acting president.

Impeached President said he will “never give up” and called for officials to maintain stability in government functions during what he described as a “temporary” pause of his presidency.