Yoon's Martial Law Decision Finds Vocal Support.

While public polls suggest a significant majority of South Koreans are in favor of impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol, his decision to impose martial law has garnered steadfast support among a vocal section of the population. At a pro-Yoon rally in Seoul’s City Hall, supporters expressed their belief that the controversial move was necessary to preserve national stability.

“I feel sorry for him,” said a rally participant. “I think he was too gentle. He didn’t force it through in the end, but we needed martial law because our country is on the verge of collapsing.”

The rally participants directed sharp criticism at opposition leaders and political forces, accusing them of undermining national interests. Many attendees echoed the sentiment that the martial law decision was a legitimate response to perceived threats from opposition figures like Lee Jae-Myung, whom they accuse of destabilizing the government.

This grassroots support for Yoon reflects a deeply polarized political environment in South Korea, where issues of national security and political allegiance dominate discourse. While critics view the martial law declaration as an overreach of executive power, supporters believe it demonstrates Yoon’s commitment to protecting the country from internal and external threats.

The rally highlights a cultural divide in perceptions of governance, with some older generations associating martial law with restored order. “Social order was maintained in the past thanks to martial law,” said one attendee. “Now, many people don’t know right from wrong.”