Seoul, Feb 28 (NationPress) Tens of thousands of individuals are anticipated to participate in extensive rallies either supporting or opposing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment this Saturday, according to police reports from Friday. The nation is still grappling with the political repercussions stemming from Yoon's unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law on December 3.

Demonstrations are set to occur in central Seoul, including Gwanghwamun, Jongno, and Yeouido, which has led the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and the city government to implement strategies for traffic management and crowd control.

Political divisions have intensified, particularly following the completion of Yoon's impeachment trial hearings earlier this week. The Constitutional Court has begun its deliberations to determine whether to remove Yoon from his position or to reinstate him.

Candlelight Action, a progressive civic organization, plans to organize a national candlelight cultural festival at an intersection near Anguk Station at 2 p.m.

The main Opposition Democratic Party along with four other opposition groups will convene a rally advocating for Yoon's impeachment at 3:30 p.m. in the same area, with protesters scheduled to march together at 5 p.m.

On the opposing side, rallies spearheaded by conservative activist pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon will assemble near the Gwanghwamun area of central Seoul at 1 p.m. to express their dissent against Yoon's impeachment and march towards the Constitutional Court.

In a separate event, another conservative Christian organization, Save Korea, will conduct a prayer meeting near the road connecting Yeouido to the Mapo Bridge, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

Meanwhile, the South Korean Constitutional Court is expected to reach a decision regarding President Yoon Suk Yeol's potential removal from office or reinstatement around mid-March.

The court concluded the trial after 11 rounds over a span of 73 days following the National Assembly's impeachment vote against Yoon due to his brief declaration of martial law on December 3.

The impeachment motion alleges that Yoon violated the Constitution and laws by enacting martial law without a national emergency and neglecting necessary protocols, such as convening a Cabinet meeting and informing Parliament.

Yoon contends that his martial law declaration was a governance action intended to caution the Opposition party against its frequent impeachment attempts of government officials and its efforts to reduce the government budget.

If Yoon, who was elected in May 2022 for a single five-year term, is formally ousted, a snap election will be conducted within 60 days. Conversely, if the impeachment is dismissed, Yoon will instantly resume his responsibilities.