Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Impeachment-related rallies to pose major traffic problems in Seoul

Seoulites and those traveling to the capital are likely to face traffic disruptions over the weekend with mass political rallies expected as the Constitutional Court’s ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment nears.

2025-03-14

Traffic disruptions expected in Seoul on Saturday filled with rival impeachment rallies

Motorists across the capital are likely to encounter severe congestion on Saturday due to road closures in central and western parts of Seoul to accommodate mass rallies for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office.

2025-02-28

Nearly six in 10 Koreans support Yoon's removal, Gallup poll suggests

Nearly six out of 10 Koreans support President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal from office, according to the results of a Gallup Korea survey released on Friday.

2025-02-28

Protests for, against president's impeachment fill streets ahead of final hearing

Political rallies supporting or denouncing President Yoon Suk Yeol fills squares and streets over the weekend, with the final hearing in his impeachment trial mere days away.

2025-02-23

Anti-China rhetoric, conspiracy theories rife at pro-Yoon rallies

Anti-China sentiment is rapidly spreading at rallies supporting President Yoon Suk Yeol following his arrest over his botched declaration of martial law, further stoking fears of escalating societal divisions.

2025-01-19

Man arrested for pulling knife on protesters in front of presidential residence

A middle-aged man was arrested after reportedly pulling a knife after quarreling with a protester who did not share his political ideology in front of the presidential residence in Seoul on Sunday.

2025-01-12

Police disperse clashing protesters as Yoon's arrest draws near

Tensions surged on Thursday as rival protesters clashed and police intervened after impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to "fight to the end to protect the country" in a letter addressed to his supporters the night before.

2025-01-02

Protests in front of Yoon's residence turn unruly after arrest warrant issued

Chaotic scenes unfolded in front of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official residence in Seoul on Tuesday after a court approved a warrant for his arrest in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3.

2024-12-31

거리로 나선 시민들, 한국 집회 문화의 진화

Christmas came early for protesters at the National Assembly in western Seoul recently. On Saturday, the subway station’s bathroom was filled with boxes of freebies in a corner, including disposable hand warmers, face masks, snacks and light sticks.

2024-12-27

Anti-Yoon farmers aboard tractors in standoff with police in southern Seoul

A group of farmers headed into central Seoul aboard tractors to stage a protest for President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest were stopped by police on Saturday on the outskirts of the capital, causing severe traffic congestion.

2024-12-21