Chaotic Political Climate in South Korea as Protests Erupt Over President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Situation
On January 4, thousands of South Koreans protested in Seoul over the political turmoil surrounding the suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol, who faces accusations of rebellion for attempting to impose martial law. Supporters demand the annulment of his impeachment, while opponents call for his arrest. The protests were marked by confrontations with police, resulting in arrests and injuries. If arrested, Yoon would become the first sitting president in South Korean history to face such a fate as the Constitutional Court deliberates on his impeachment.