SEOUL, March 15 (AJP) - Mass protests both for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment swept across South Korea on Saturday, just days before the Constitutional Court delivers its final ruling on his botched martial law declaration last December.
The largest anti-impeachment rally took place near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul in the afternoon, organized by a conservative supporters' group. Protesters waved national flags and chanted slogans opposing the impeachment.
At the same time, pro-impeachment demonstrations erupted nationwide, with some of the largest gatherings in Gwangju. A coalition of 180 civic groups staged a rally condemning Yoon and calling for his immediate removal from office. Organizers also arranged transportation for supporters traveling to Seoul to join a larger demonstration.
Similar rallies were held in major cities, including Daegu, Ulsan, Daejeon, and Chuncheon, with various organizations leading both pro- and anti-impeachment protests.
According to police reports, an estimated 110,000 people participated in demonstrations nationwide. Security was heightened at key protest sites, with police deployed to prevent potential clashes.
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