After President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s impeachment on April 4, political protesters – dubbed the Yoon Again movement – swept through the Street of Youth. Young citizens from across the country rally against the court’s decision, claiming the Democratic Party of Korea orchestrated the process and violated the constitution.
Before the court’s verdict, pro‑Yoon rallies sought to derail the impeachment. However, when those efforts proved fruitless, the movement resurged to express its unwavering support for the president.
Yoon Again protesters coordinate rallies and deliver statements to retrieve the fallen power of the People Power Party (PPP). “Right now, the nation is in a war without guns and swords. Korea isn’t on the verge of being taken over—it’s already been taken by liberals, and we are fighting to gain it back,” said Ki-hyeon Kim, an affiliate of the Daegu Youth Conservative Community (TKYC).
Alongside the TKYC, other conservative groups joined the march, unified for the mission of the protest. “Only by lighting the fire here in Daegu can we awaken the oblivious citizens, and only then can the whole nation be awakened,” said Yeongho Choi, the chairman of Daegu National Salvation Headquarters.
He blamed South Korea’s dichotomic party system for the current political mayhem. “We have no choice but to pick rice filled with stones because we can’t eat rotten rice. The structure forces us into a choice between two bad options. It’s not that we’re choosing because it’s good—it’s just that the other option is worse,” Choi said.
Choi also underscored the role of students in preventing future political instability. “Only the students can save this country. Right now, there is no other way. If the students don’t step forward and take the lead, the adults won’t wake up,” he said.
While critics claim that the Yoon again protests yield little practical results as the ex-president’s comeback is highly unlikely, the participants offer a different narrative. “I don’t expect a lot. As we march, I hope that even ten people understand this situation [of liberal monopoly]. If those ten people each tell one more person, then twenty will know, and then they’ll tell more, and it’ll keep spreading,” said Kim.
Yoon again protesters exhort that Korea must reignite the democratic flame. “If our country falls, it would cause serious security issues for the U.S. too. They must ensure that communization doesn’t happen here,” said Choi. “Now it’s our turn. Like the Americans, I believe we can stand up against the liberal monopoly,” said Kim, adding to Choi’s statement.
Despite the movement’s best effort, according to recent polls, Lee Jae-Myung, the opposition party’s candidate, maintains a commanding lead with around 50% support. Ultimately, while the persistent rallies highlight unified solidarity, they show questionable progress so far.
Until the next presidential election, protesters will continue their efforts to restore the PPP’s lost authority. Regardless of whether these assemblies shift public sentiment or remain futile once again, the demos reflect the citizens’ unwavering resolve to drive change amid a turbulent political arena.
