In a dramatic show of support for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, thousands of conservative protesters have gathered outside his home in Seoul, South Korea, to resist his potential arrest. Wrapped in the frigid January cold, they wave American flags, wear red “Make America Great Again”-inspired hats, and chant the familiar “Stop the Steal” slogan, echoing the rhetoric of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s supporters.
This movement comes after Yoon’s controversial martial law declaration in December, which led to his impeachment by South Korea’s lawmakers last month. Despite being ousted by his own party, Yoon remains in office, although his power is severely limited. Investigators are pursuing charges against him for insurrection and abuse of power, and the country’s Constitutional Court will soon decide whether to remove him from office.
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The rally outside Yoon’s residence highlights the political tensions in South Korea, where conservative supporters are drawing parallels between Yoon’s situation and that of Trump’s claims of a stolen U.S. election. The adoption of the “Stop the Steal” slogan in South Korea signals a deepening influence of U.S. conservative movements, with many attributing the political crisis to alleged election fraud, despite the lack of credible evidence.
Amidst these protests, Yoon’s supporters argue that the country’s democratic future depends on his political survival, while also stressing their strong allegiance to the U.S. as a democratic ally in the fight against North Korean threats. As the situation unfolds, the U.S.-South Korea alliance remains a central theme for both Yoon’s supporters and critics alike.
