Seoul became a stage for political drama on Saturday as rival protests over impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol turned the capital into a battleground of generational divides. Thousands gathered in Gwanghwamun Square – anti-Yoon crowds waving K-Pop light sticks to upbeat tunes, while older conservatives chanted for his reinstatement, just one week after his controversial martial law declaration sparked impeachment proceedings.
Youth-led demonstrators (aged 20s-30s) demanded accountability, holding signs like \"Arrest! Imprison! Insurrection Chief Yoon\". \"How could he threaten democracy in 2023? If he has a conscience, he should resign,\" said 27-year-old protester Cho Sung-hyo. Meanwhile, pro-Yoon groups accused lawmakers of rigging impeachment proceedings, with 62-year-old Lee Young-su calling it a plot by \"socialist communist powers.\"
Yoon’s presidential powers remain suspended as he avoids summonses over his 12-hour martial law order in December, which he claimed aimed to counter alleged election hacking and \"pro-North Korean\" activities – claims rejected by election officials. The Constitutional Court now holds his fate: restore his authority or remove him permanently.
No clashes were reported during the protests, but the stark contrast – K-Pop anthems vs. conservative slogans – highlighted Korea’s deepening political polarization.
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to upbeat tunes, while older conservatives chanted for his reinstatement, just one week after his controversial martial law declaration sparked impeachment proceedings.
. \"How could he threaten democracy in 2023? If he has a conscience, he should resign,\" said 27-year-old protester Cho Sung-hyo. Meanwhile, pro-Yoon groups accused lawmakers of rigging impeachment proceedings, with 62-year-old Lee Young-su calling it a plot by \"socialist communist powers.\"
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