”Revolution” vs. ”Liquidation”... Gwanghwamun Square on the first weekend since President Yoon was impeached - Korean media

The day after President Yoon Seok-yeol was impeached, the square was divided into those supporting and those opposing former president Yoon. Despite the rain and chill, both sides gathered in Seoul to protest.
The rally was held in the Gwanghwamun area of Jongno-gu, and each participant raised the issues they would like to address after the impeachment of the president. The turnout rate of supporters of former President Yoon was higher than that of the weekend before the impeachment announcement.
The number of participants at the rally organized by the National Reform Movement Headquarters of Korea, which began in front of Gwanghwamun Gate in Jongno-gu in the morning, increased in the afternoon, but the crowds were still small the further away from the stage.
But his supporters continued to chant loudly, calling for a "revolution" to have the Constitutional Court's decision overturned.
Kim Young-hyun, former Minister of National Defense, revealed the following from prison at the rally through lawyer Lee Ha-san:
He cited the letter and said, "This is not the end, but the beginning," and called for "even more solidarity and fighting to the end to protect a free Korea." In response, one male participant told a reporter, "
Even if we choose a candidate we like as president, what's the point if things end up like this?" he asked. "You can't put people who toy with the people and abandon the rule of law in the country.
"They must be punished in the name of the people," he said. Statements rejecting the judicial branch's decision were also made at subsequent rally speeches. Pastor Jeong Gwang-hoon of Sarang First Church took to the podium and said, "The Constitution
"I cannot agree with the court's decision," he said. "The April Revolution was an incident in which the right of national resistance was properly applied," said Pastor Chung. "You and I must prepare for the April Revolution and the May Revolution.
Pastor Chung called on the participants to each send a message to 10 people they know that the impeachment of former President Yoon is unjust. Pastor Chung said, "President Yoon's approval rating is actually
"The number of signatures is still over 70%," he said, "I'm sure everyone would sign it even if I asked people on the street." He added, "I'm also guilty of incitement to civil war, violation of the assembly and demonstration law, violation of the election law, and defamation."
On that day, the civic group "Candlelight Action," which had been calling for the impeachment of former President Yoon, held a press conference in Jung-gu, Seoul on the same day.
The 134th candlelight vigil was held on a street near Sungnyemun Gate in Seoul. Due to heavy rain in the afternoon, the demonstration march that was scheduled as a teaser after the vigil was canceled, but the participants of the vigil
Waving signs reading "Let's build a democratic government" and "The forces of insurrection should be completely wiped out," they called for the arrest and investigation of former First Lady Kim Gun-Hee and the execution of those who participated in the insurrection.
Despite the bad weather, rally participants celebrated the impeachment of the president, which took place the previous day. Rep. Choo Mi-ae of the Democratic Party of Korea took to the stage that day and demanded "holding accountability (of public officials)."
The fact that he was unanimously impeached is the result of your efforts," he said, as participants gathered near Sungnyemun Gate cheered.
Rep. Chu also spoke about the investigation into the December 3 emergency law incident and the presidential election for the next administration.
"From the time I disciplined Prosecutor General Yoon as Minister of Justice to yesterday's impeachment decision by the Constitutional Court, I have continually pointed out and spoken out about former President Yoon's unconstitutional and illegal misconduct," Rep. Choo said.
"It is fortunate that the trial was fair because the entire nation knew who he was, but all his crimes and pursuit of personal gain, and the true nature of what lies behind the mask, have yet to be fully revealed," he said.
He also said, "Impeachment is not the end, it's the beginning," and added, "To put an end to the civil war completely and to bring about thorough reforms, we must win this presidential election. We must do our best to ensure that the next democratic administration can win."
After Choo finished his speech, participants in the rally shouted, "Let's build a democratic government by uniting patriotic forces," and "Let's arrest former President Yoon and his wife, who are the masterminds of the civil war."
The Constitutional Court unanimously removed former President Yoon from office at 11:22 a.m. on the 4th. Moon Hyun-bae, acting chief justice of the Constitutional Court, said, "The defendant (Yoon Dae-il)
"The president (the president) mobilized the military and police to undermine constitutional institutions such as the National Assembly, violated the basic human rights of the people, and violated his duty to uphold the Constitution," he said. "This is a betrayal of the people's trust and a violation of the view of protecting the Constitution.
This is a serious violation of the law that cannot be tolerated from any standpoint," he said, explaining the reasons for the impeachment.