Democracy on the Brink as South Koreans Protest Against President Yoon
Thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul on Saturday to demand the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, but their efforts ultimately fell short when the ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the impeachment vote. An estimated 100,000 people assembled in front of the National Assembly, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a music festival. The crowd was diverse, including students, office workers, and retirees, who chanted "Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol!" throughout the day. Earlier that morning, Yoon appeared on television to apologize to the nation, hours before the scheduled impeachment vote. Despite his apology, public sentiment remained strongly against him, with polls indicating that three-quarters of South Koreans supported his impeachment and his approval rating had dropped to just 13%. As the voting deadline approached, the protest maintained a festive mood. When one PPP member, Kim Sang-wook, briefly returned to the […]
