Threats, prayers and protests: the supporters backing South Korea’s impeached president
Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges and an impeachment trial that his backers dismiss as a communist conspiracy linked to China and North Korea
Outside a detention centre on the outskirts of Seoul, protesters gather daily in prayer circles.
“Let a miracle happen for President Yoon”, declares one person. “Lord, let the enemies see President Yoon shine so bright and be defeated”, says another.
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