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Thousands brave freezing weather to rally for and against impeached president Yoon

Published on 5 Jan 2025 6:18:46 PM

Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday (Jan 5) to rally for and against arresting impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as the nation's political crisis appeared to head toward another high-stakes confrontation.

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Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday (Jan 5) to rally for and against arresting impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as the nation's political crisis appeared to head toward another high-stakes confrontation.

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