South Korea: Protests Erupt After President Yoon's Impeachment Over Martial Law Declaration

Edited by: Татьяна Гуринович

Thousands protested in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, supporting ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon was impeached on Friday for imposing martial law in December, citing threats from North Korea and anti-state elements. The court ruled Yoon's actions a "grave threat" to national stability, triggering early presidential elections within 60 days. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is now favored in the upcoming elections.

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