Protests Erupt Ahead of Yoon Impeachment Vote

In South Korea, public outrage against President Yoon Suk Yeol has escalated, leading to widespread protests calling for his impeachment following a controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3. Over a hundred thousand protesters are expected to rally nationwide on Saturday, coinciding with a crucial parliamentary vote on a second impeachment motion. Demonstrators are mobilizing across major cities, including Gwangju, where activists will retrace the historic May 18, 1980, uprising route to emphasize their demands for democracy. In Seoul, protestors have criticized the ruling People Power Party for its previous support of Yoon, while student organizations have joined the calls for his resignation. Meanwhile, Korean Americans have also expressed solidarity through rallies in the U.S., asserting their commitment to democracy in South Korea. The growing discontent reflects a significant shift in public sentiment as Yoon's party appears to be losing internal support amid the protests.