Following the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, celebrations erupted in Seoul as citizens expressed mixed emotions about the political landscape, hopeful for change yet cautious about what lies ahead.
South Koreans Celebrate Yoon Suk Yeol's Removal Amid Political Uncertainty
South Koreans Celebrate Yoon Suk Yeol's Removal Amid Political Uncertainty
In the wake of Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, crowds gather to express excitement and apprehension about the future of South Korea following a tense Constitutional Court ruling.
April 4, 2025, 12:41 a.m. ET - The streets around South Korea's Constitutional Court were filled with a palpable tension for hours leading up to the historic ruling. As many camped out overnight in the early spring chill, both supporters and opponents of the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol waited anxiously for a verdict that would shape the nation's political future. Police buses and metal barriers separated the opposing crowds as the acting chief justice began delivering the verdict laden with legal jargon.
As the moment of truth unfolded, a hush fell over the onlookers, a mix of hope and anxiety palpable in the air. When the unanimous decision to remove Yoon from office was announced, supporters of his impeachment erupted in jubilation, celebrating with hugs, screams, and raised fists. Meanwhile, those gathered in support of Yoon outside his residence expressed their dismay, booing loudly, displaying signs of grief and anger.
Kim Ji-seon, 55, who brought her daughter to witness the momentous occasion, expressed relief, saying, “It’s been so hard, but now my heart is relieved. I hope they can create a country where people can be happy.” While emotions ran high and celebrations unfolded in downtown Seoul, many citizens were left pondering what the next chapter holds for South Korea, a nation that had been in the grips of political turmoil for several months. The decision marks a significant moment in the country’s democracy and sets the stage for what many hope will be a new era.
As the moment of truth unfolded, a hush fell over the onlookers, a mix of hope and anxiety palpable in the air. When the unanimous decision to remove Yoon from office was announced, supporters of his impeachment erupted in jubilation, celebrating with hugs, screams, and raised fists. Meanwhile, those gathered in support of Yoon outside his residence expressed their dismay, booing loudly, displaying signs of grief and anger.
Kim Ji-seon, 55, who brought her daughter to witness the momentous occasion, expressed relief, saying, “It’s been so hard, but now my heart is relieved. I hope they can create a country where people can be happy.” While emotions ran high and celebrations unfolded in downtown Seoul, many citizens were left pondering what the next chapter holds for South Korea, a nation that had been in the grips of political turmoil for several months. The decision marks a significant moment in the country’s democracy and sets the stage for what many hope will be a new era.
