ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - People celebrate the Parliament's vote to impeach President Yoon

Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - Hundreds of thousands of people gathered near the Parliament building in Seoul, cheering, waving banners and colorful light sticks after the National Assembly voted, with 204 out of 300 deputies, to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law on December 3. Civil society groups, associations, religious organizations, Christian communities and Catholic parishes from various parts of the country arrived in Seoul in the early hours of the morning in freezing temperatures.
The Korean population of Seoul also wanted to give concrete support to this peaceful demonstration through a practice typical of the Italian city of Naples: ordinary citizens went to bars, cafes and bistros in the area and paid in advance for hot drinks so that the cold protesters could have a free coffee.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, deposed by parliament, is not allowed to leave South Korea as police authorities are investigating him and other ministers and officials involved in the imposition of martial law on December 3 for rebellion, abuse of power and other crimes. However, the entire impeachment process could drag on for months as it must be confirmed by a ruling of the Constitutional Court, which must decide within 180 days.
Yoon, as president, enjoys immunity from prosecution, but this does not extend to accusations of rebellion or treason. Following a positive decision by the court, Yoon could be investigated, detained or arrested. Yoon's defense minister, the police chief and the Seoul municipal police have already been arrested for their role in the declaration of martial law. Other senior military and government officials are also under investigation. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 14/12/2024)

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