The South Korean constitutional court in Anguk, a district ironically named 'peaceful country', is at the center of the nation's political turmoil as it prepares to rule on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Following Yoon's controversial attempt to impose martial law, a significant police presence exceeding 14,000 officers has been mobilized around the court to prevent potential unrest. With intense measures including travel restrictions and surveillance, the verdict could define South Korea's political landscape and echoes fears of divisive uprisings, igniting concerns akin to those felt during January 6 events in the U.S.
The usually quiet streets outside South Korea's constitutional court in Seoul are now a political ground zero for a decision that will determine the country's future.
Months after Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law and triggered South Korea's worst political crisis in decades, the court will decide whether to uphold the suspended president's impeachment.
More than 14,000 police officers will be mobilised in Seoul when the verdict is delivered, signifying the heightened tensions surrounding the court ruling.
A masked protester performs during a demonstration against impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, highlighting the unrest stemming from the political crisis.
Collection
[
|
...
]