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People brave the cold to hold a rally in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Dec. 3, 2025, to mark the first anniversary of martial law imposition. The protesters held placards calling for social reform and a reckoning over the martial law fiasco, while others lit up the night with K-pop light sticks. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Gov't to set up committee to honor civic resistance to martial law

The government will establish the presidential "Committee of Light" to honor the dedication and spirit of people who contributed to protecting the Constitution and democracy during the Dec. 3, 2024, martial law, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.

2026.3.10

Members of the liberal Democratic Party and others take part in a rally calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office at an intersection in Jongno District, central Seoul, near the Constitutional Court on Feb. 22. [YONHAP]

Traffic disruptions expected in Seoul on Saturday filled with rival impeachment rallies

Motorists across the capital are likely to encounter severe congestion on Saturday due to road closures in central and western parts of Seoul to accommodate mass rallies for and against President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office.

2025.2.28

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President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the 10th hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Feb. 20. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Nearly six in 10 Koreans support Yoon's removal, Gallup poll suggests

Nearly six out of 10 Koreans support President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal from office, according to the results of a Gallup Korea survey released on Friday.

2025.2.28

A website called ″2024 Online Candlelight″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Young protesters use candlelight emojis to voice political frustration

Online demonstrations calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are gaining momentum among the younger generation, with social media users using candlelight emojis as a form of protest.

2024.12.11

Protesters from various civic groups and political organizations rally in front of the Dongwha Duty Free Shop in Gwanghwamun, Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. [KIM JONG-HO]

Public turns out for candlelight vigils protesting Yoon after martial law order — in pictures

Protesters took to the streets across the country to hold candlelight vigils, demanding an end to Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency after his short-lived imposition of martial law from Tuesday to Wednesday.

2024.12.5

Yang Kyung-soo, leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, speaks at a rally in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday afternoon. [YONHAP]

KCTU launches general strike to 'bring down' president

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) launched a two-week general strike on Monday to protest the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s policies.

2023.7.3

Shin Yona, dean of the Department of K-pop at Howon University at center, poses for photos with members of girl group A-plus after an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on March 23 at Howon University located in Gunsan, North Jeolla. [PARK SANG-MOON]

K-pop department at Howon University teaches more than just how to be an 'idol'

Practically anywhere in the world, being in one’s 20s is considered a ripe time of youth, full of fresh ideas and opportunities. But in the world of K-pop, being 20-something is often considered too old. Meet A-plus, a rookie K-pop girl group ...

2023.4.2

Don’t encourage students to take to streets

Instead of settling their differences in the legislature, they encourage students to take to the streets. Law enforcement authorities must hold them accountable for their aberrant act .

2022.10.26