South Korea Awaits Court Ruling on President Yoon's Impeachment Amidst Protests

Seoul, South Korea saw large gatherings of both pro- and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protestors ahead of a crucial court ruling. The Constitutional Court is set to decide whether Yoon's attempt to declare martial law in December 2024 warrants his removal from office. Anti-Yoon demonstrators rallied for his immediate removal, while his supporters called for his return, waving South Korean and United States flags. A recent poll indicated that 58 percent of respondents supported Yoon's impeachment.