Protests by conservative, progressive groups erupt following Yoon’s verdict

Following the verdict sentencing former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law late on the night of Dec. 3, 2024, protests by both conservative and liberal groups erupted across Seoul over the weekend. A far-right group led by Sarang Jeil Church held a protest at Gwanghwamun on Saturday. The church was founded by head pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, who was arrested in connection with a riot at the Seoul Western District Court when an arrest warrant was issued

By The Korea Herald