4,500 Wave Taegeukgi and U.S. Flags
Security Tightened in the Vicinity

On the second day of President Yoon Seok-yeol's release, on the 9th, support groups gathered in front of the presidential residence in Hannam-dong to urge the dismissal of the impeachment.


Sarang Jeil Church, led by Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, held the '1.2 Million Sunday Worship in front of the Presidential Residence' from 10:30 a.m. near the nearby Lutheran Church.

President Yoon Seok-yeol, released from Seoul Detention Center, arrived in front of his residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the 8th, getting out of the vehicle and greeting his supporters. Photo by Yonhap News

President Yoon Seok-yeol, released from Seoul Detention Center, arrived in front of his residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the 8th, getting out of the vehicle and greeting his supporters. Photo by Yonhap News

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Participants occupied five of the six lanes, wearing hats and badges claiming election fraud, waving the Taegeukgi and the U.S. flag. As of noon, the police unofficially estimated about 4,500 people had gathered.


Pastor Jeon stated, "With President Yoon's release, the impeachment trial has become meaningless. It's over," adding, "If the Constitutional Court acts otherwise? We will invoke the people's right to resist and wipe it out in one stroke."


He also said, "Because the people are foolish, pro-Juche factions arise, and 'Gaeddal' (supporters of Lee Jae-myung) appear. I am saying let's invoke the people's right to resist and clean it all up," adding, "The beginning was President Yoon declaring martial law. The conclusion will be you and me."


It was reported that some participants remained nearby to continue the rally even after the worship service ended.



Security measures near the residence were significantly strengthened with President Yoon's return. A nearby overpass was closed, and police buses lined up along Hannam Elementary School adjacent to the residence entrance. Vehicles were also seen passing toward the residence.


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