Large-scale rallies for, against Yoon’s impeachment take place in Seoul. rallies coincide with the anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement against Japan’s colonial rule. Police have mobilised 6,400 officers and 230 police buses for crowd control. The rallies come after the Constitutional Court held its final hearing on Yoon’s impeachment trial this week and began deliberations on whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. He was impeached after a failed martial law attempt last December and his subsequent impeachment trial began this week. The two groups have said around 100,000 people are expected to attend their rallies respectively. They are led by conservative activist pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon and the conservative Christian group Save Korea. The main opposition Democratic Party and four other opposition parties will hold a rally calling for his impeachment at 3:30 p.m. in the same location. The second rally is expected to be held at 5 p.M. in downtown Seoul, and is called for by Candlelight Action, a progressive civic group.
