Protests Erupt in South Korea: Yoon's Supporters Rally Outside Judge's Alleged Residence
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Synopsis
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have been gathering for protests outside the alleged home of Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae. These rallies aim to influence the ongoing impeachment trials of Yoon, amid accusations against the judge and complaints from local residents.
Key Takeaways
- Protests by Yoon's supporters outside Moon's alleged residence.
- Accusations against Moon regarding pornography oversight.
- Residents voice concerns over protest noise.
- Presidential office requests investigation into deep fake video.
- National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon following martial law declaration.
Seoul, Feb 18 (NationPress) Supporters of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol have been staging a series of protest rallies outside an alleged residence of the Constitutional Court's Acting Chief Justice, Moon Hyung-bae, for several days. This appears to be an attempt to sway the court regarding the ongoing impeachment trials involving Yoon.
On Tuesday morning, approximately 30 supporters of the impeached President assembled outside an apartment complex in the central Seoul district of Jongno, loudly chanting slogans against Moon, demanding his resignation and the annulment of Yoon's impeachment.
Some protesters brandished a picket sign stating, "Porn judge Moon Hyung-bae," amidst accusations that he overlooked the distribution of pornography at an Internet café frequented by his high school alumni. Authorities are reportedly investigating these claims.
Supporters of Yoon, along with conservative lawmakers, have accused Moon of having ties to Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung and a Left-leaning judges' association, suggesting he may render a verdict unfavorable to the impeached President, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
Numerous residents of the apartment complex expressed their dissatisfaction with the noise generated by the protests. An official from the apartment management stated, holding a sign that read, "Moon Hyung-bae is not registered as a resident. No one has seen Moon here."
The official further emphasized that the residents are entitled to a peaceful living environment and that such gatherings near the apartment complex should cease.
Earlier on Monday, the South Korean presidential office announced that it had requested police to investigate YouTubers who published a deep fake video featuring South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
The office revealed that it had lodged a complaint against two YouTube channel operators for allegedly breaching the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes.
In the meantime, the National Assembly voted to impeach Yoon after his startling, albeit brief, declaration of martial law on December 3. He faced indictment on charges of instigating an insurrection and was subsequently arrested.
Yoon was also accused of deploying military troops to the National Assembly to obstruct lawmakers from voting against the martial law declaration and planning to detain key political figures.
