Ahead of first verdict for alleged ‘ringleader of insurrection’ Yoon, ‘Yoon Again’ supporters rally calling for “dismissal of indictment”

[Financial News] As the first trial verdict approaches for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been indicted as the ringleader of insurrection, groups that defend the declaration of martial law gathered in front of the court.
At around 2 p.m. on the 19th, more than 300 people gathered for a rally organized by the New Freedom Coalition and the Korea Freedom National Coalition in front of Jeonggok Building near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, Seoul. Participants waved national flags and held placards reading “Yoon Again” and “Dismiss the indictment,” chanting slogans such as “Dismiss the indictment.”
A supporter of the former president who took the stage said, “The lives of 25 million normal citizens depend on the gavel of Judge Ji Gui-yeon,” adding, “Considering that the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) has no investigative authority, dismissing the indictment is the reasonable outcome. We must defend the liberal democratic system.”
In front of Exit 9 of Gyodae Station, another pro-Yoon rally was held, organized by the Alliance for Election Fraud and the Freedom One Way Group. Hundreds of supporters raised placards reading “Death penalty for election fraud” and “Martial law was justified,” while chanting in succession, “Free the president,” “Yoon Again,” and “Dismiss the indictment.”

At the same time, in front of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office in Seocho District, Candlelight Action held a counter-rally calling for a death sentence for the former president. About 50 people attended, holding placards and flags with messages such as “Severely punish Yoon Suk Yeol, ringleader of insurrection” and “Impeach Cho Hee-dae for destroying the rule of law.”
Police deployed 16 riot units and more than 1,000 officers to prepare for emergencies. At the rally sites, groups of dozens of officers could be seen patrolling the area.
The first-instance verdict on former President Yoon’s alleged role as ringleader of insurrection is scheduled for 3 p.m. that day. The case will be heard by Criminal Division 25 of the Seoul Central District Court, presided over by Judge Ji Gui-yeon.
psh@fnnews.com Park Seong-hyun Reporter