The protests demanding Yoon's removal began around midday outside the National Assembly.
Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied in Seoul as lawmakers again try to impeach the president after his failed attempt to impose martial law South Korea’s ruling party has decided to maintain its official position to vote against the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol, local media has reported.
His botched attempt to impose martial law on Dec 3 plunged the country into political turmoil and despite widespread opposition, a defiant Yoon has doubled down and vowed to stay on.
But a vocal minority still back him, gathering in the thousands at Seoul's central square Saturday morning to oppose impeachment while claiming the country's elections have been rigged and the opposition infiltrated by pro-North Korea elements.
