Threats, prayers and protests: the supporters backing South Korea's impeached president
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Protests are escalating outside a detention center in Seoul as supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol rally in prayer, expressing belief in a vast conspiracy to undermine their leader’s rule. Following Yoon's impeachment and subsequent indictment on insurrection charges, supporters argue against the legitimacy of such actions, claiming electoral fraud and a communist infiltration of South Korea’s political institutions. Polling reflects a divided opinion on Yoon, with significant backing by evangelical Christian groups who believe that their right to resist supersedes constitutional law. The conflict echoes sentiments similar to January 6 events in the U.S., raising concerns over democratic integrity.
In an aggressive rally, supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol gather outside the detention center, arguing against his impeachment and suggesting a vast communist conspiracy behind his political troubles.
The pro-Yoon movement’s foundation lies deeply in evangelical Christian ideologies, amplifying their belief that resistive actions against perceived corruption transcends constitutional limitations.
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