Tens of thousands of protesters massed outside South Korea’s National Assembly on Saturdaywingo, calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster as the lawmakers inside voted on whether to impeach him.
By the time Mr. Yoon had survived the impeachment motion, the crowd in Seoul had thinned out, but many said they would not give up.
“I plan to come every weekend,” said Subin Park, 29. “I hope a lot of people will show up.”
For hours, the area around the National Assembly was packed with protesters calling for Mr. Yoon’s impeachment after his audacious, though short-lived, declaration of martial law late Tuesday plunged South Korea into political crisis.
Demonstrations in the city and around the country have intensified through the week, and Saturday’s rally was the largest yet.
“I am so angry. I can’t find the words to describe my frustration,” said Kim Hyo-lim, 23, after the motion failed. “I am devastated, but I feel honored to be a part of this historic moment for my country.”
As the rally kicked off in the afternoon, the atmosphere was festive. Many parents brought along their young children.
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