Pro and anti-impeachment rallies continue in Seoul despite verdict

Civilians watching the news cheer on as the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeols impeachment April 4 2025 Yonhap — Civilians watching the news cheer on as the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, April 4, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, April 5 (AJP) - Seoul's streets are set to witness contrasting demonstrations on Saturday as supporters and opponents of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment gather despite yesterday's final Constitutional Court ruling that removed him from office.

The pro-impeachment BISANG Action for Yoon Out and Social Reform plans a victory march near Gyeongbok Palace with about 100,000 expected participants, while the Candleact group has announced a separate 10,000-person rally near Sungnyemun Gate.

Meanwhile, the ultra-right group National Movement Headquarters to Establish the Republic of Korea, led by Jeon Kwang-hoon, will hold counter-demonstrations near Gwanghwamun Square, where organizers have registered for a turnout of 200,000 people.

"We will launch civil disobedience against the Constitutional Court's unjust ruling, forging stronger solidarity and national unity," said the Liberty Unification Party in a statement released immediately after yesterday's verdict.

The political divide remains palpable as the pro-impeachment faction celebrates what they consider a triumph for democratic accountability, while opponents view the court's decision as politically motivated judicial overreach.

Kim Dong-young davekim0807@ajupress.com

Pro and anti-impeachment rallies continue in Seoul despite verdict

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