Since then, as public outcry grew and Yoon’s popularity fell, several members of the People Power Party have said they would vote for his impeachment.
Yoon’s impeachment, according to National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik, was the result of “the people’s ardent desire for democracy, courage, and dedication.” As a prominent protester yelled,
“We have preserved the constitutional order!” from the platform, hundreds of thousands of people gathered around the parliament cheered and waved banners and multicolored K-pop light sticks.
Kim Su-bong, a protester, said, “The impeachment was carried out in accordance with the people’s demand, and I hope a decision to dismiss Yoon Suk Yeol will come as soon as possible.”
“I’m moved and really thrilled. I consider it a popular win. Another sizable gathering of supporters of Yoon assembled at a square in the heart of Seoul,
But they dispersed when they learned that he had been impeached. The nation’s security stance is strengthened by the acting leader.
